Urocit-K

Active Ingredient(s): Potassium Citrate
FDA Approved: * August 30, 1985
Pharm Company: * MISSION PHARMA
Category: Urinary System

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".



Urocit-K Overview

Potassium citrate (also known as tripotassium citrate) is a potassium salt of citric acid with the molecular formula K3C6H5O7. It is a white, hygroscopic crystalline powder. It is odorless with a saline taste. It contains 38.28% potassium by mass. In the monohydrate form, it is highly hygroscopic and deliquescent. As a food additive, potassium citrate is used to regulate acidity, and is known as E number E332. Medicinally, it may be used to control kidney stones derived from uric acid or cyst...

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Dosage and indication

Please let me inform about the dosage and indication of the potassium citrate tablet. ## There are actually several doses available, so I can't tell you which one you have on such limited information. Do you have a prescription bottle or are there any markings on the tablet? Potassium is an important nutrient that our bodies need, it helps to regulate heart rate and blood pressure. So, this would be a supplement to help replenish what our bodies need if you are low. Moza contains the active ingredient Mosapride, it is a gastroprokinetic agent that accelerates gastric emptying and is often used to help treat acid reflux and IBS. ## I have had Kidney stones for 20 years. I am on Hydrochlorot 25 mg for my heart/ water retention issues, Nadolol 40 mg and Urocit K 15 two tabs daily. Any ...

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Potassium Citrate
  • For Solution: 10meq/packet, 20meq/packet
  • Tablet, Extended Release: 10meq, 15meq, 5meq
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Urocit-K: (6 results)

Sorted by National Drug Code
  • 0178-0600 Urocit-k 5 Meq Extended Release Tablet by Mission Pharmacal Company
  • 0178-0610 Urocit-k 10 Meq Extended Release Tablet by Mission Pharmacal Company
  • 0178-0615 Urocit-k 15 Meq Extended Release Tablet by Mission Pharmacal Company
  • 54868-4779 Urocit-k 10 Meq Extended Release Tablet by Physicians Total Care, Inc.
  • 54868-6176 Urocit-k 15 Meq Extended Release Tablet by Physicians Total Care, Inc.
  • 70518-0086 Urocit-k 10 Meq/1 Oral Tablet, Extended Release by Remedyrepack Inc.

Other drugs which contain Potassium Citrate or a similar ingredient: (6 results)

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