Citrate (Oral Route)

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Citrate (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Citra pH
  • Cytra-K
  • Cytra-K Crystals
  • Liqui-DualCitra
  • Polycitra-K
  • Polycitra-K Crystals
  • Urocit-K 10
  • Urocit-K 15
  • Urocit-K 5

Canadian Brand Names

  • Pms-Dicitrate

Description

Citrates are used to make the urine more alkaline (less acid). This helps prevent certain kinds of kidney stones. Citrates are sometimes used with other medicines to help treat kidney stones that may occur with gout. They are also used to make the blood more alkaline in certain conditions

Citrates are available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using
DR602271 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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