Citric acid, potassium citrate, and sodium citrate
Generic name: citric acid, potassium citrate, and sodium citrate [ SIT-rik-AS-id, poe-TASS-ee-um, and-SOE-dee-um-SI-trate ]
Brand names: Tricitrates, Polycitra, Polycitra-LC, Cytra-3
Dosage form: oral liquid (334 mg-550 mg-500 mg/5 mL)
Drug class:Minerals and electrolytes
What is citric acid, potassium citrate, and sodium citrate?
Citric acid, potassium citrate, and sodium citrate is a combination medicine that helps make your urine less acidic. Sometimes called a urinary alkalizer, citric acid, potassium citrate, and sodium citrate is used to treat acidosis or to prevent gout or kidney stones.
Citric acid, potassium citrate, and sodium citrate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you have:
severe kidney disease;
decreased urination;
severe heart damage (such as from a prior heart attack);
untreated Addison's disease (an adrenal gland disorder); or
if you are on a low-salt diet or a low-potassium diet.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney problems;
heart problems, high blood pressure;
toxemia of pregnancy;
swelling in your hands or feet, or in your lungs (pulmonary edema); or
an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or calcium in your blood).
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How should I take citric acid, potassium citrate, and sodium citrate?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
This medicine is usually taken after meals and at bedtime. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). Mix the medicine with at least 4 ounces of water or juice. Stir and drink this mixture right away. Add a little more water to the glass, swirl gently and drink right away.
Drink plenty...
