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Potassium Citrate (Oral Route)
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Description
Potassium citrate is used to treat a kidney stone condition called renal tubular acidosis. It is also used to prevent kidney stones that may occur with gout.
Potassium citrate is a urinary alkalinizer. It works by making the urine more alkaline (less acid).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
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