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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.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Tablet
- Solution
- Tablet, Extended Release
- Syrup
- Powder for Suspension