Cytra K Oral Solution
Generic name:potassium citrate and citric acid
Dosage form: oral granule, for solution
Drug class:Minerals and electrolytes
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 23, 2021.
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NDC 60258-005-01
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Cytra K Oral Solution Description
CYTRA-K CRYSTALS (potassium citrate and citric acid for oral solution) is a pleasant-tasting oral systemic alkalizer containing potassium citrate and citric acid in a sugar-free base.
Each packet of CYTRA-K CRYSTALS, when reconstituted, provides the following amounts of active ingredients : | |
Potassium Citrate Monohydrate | 3300 mg |
Citric Acid Monohydrate | 1002 mg |
and provides 30 mEq potassium, equivalent to 30 mEq bicarbonate (HCO3). |
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Sodium saccharin, fruit punch flavor, and FD&C Red Dye #3.
Potassium Citrate Monohydrate has the chemical name: 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-,tripotassium salt, monohydrate. Its chemical structure is as follows:

C6H5K3O7 ∙ H2O M.W. 324.41
Citric Acid Monohydrate has the chemical name: 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate. Its chemical structure is as follows:

C6H8O...