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Urocit-K contains the active ingredient potassium citrate. It is a prescription medication used to help prevent certain types of kidney stones.
Urocit-K may be prescribed for people who have low citrate levels in their urine.
Citrate helps prevent minerals from sticking together and forming kidney stones.
By increasing urinary citrate, Urocit-K can help reduce the risk of new stones forming.
Urocit-K may also be used for certain types of kidney stones linked to:
Your healthcare provider will determine whether Urocit-K is appropriate based on the type of stones you have and your urine test results.
Urocit-K belongs to a group of medications called urinary alkalinizers.
It works by making the urine less acidic and increasing the amount of citrate in the urine.
This can help:
Urocit-K is mainly used to prevent kidney stones and reduce the chance of them coming back.
It does not always dissolve every type of existing kidney stone.
Your healthcare provider may use blood tests, urine tests, and imaging to monitor your response to treatment.
Urocit-K is an extended-release potassium citrate tablet taken by mouth.
Take it exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
Urocit-K should be taken with meals or within 30 minutes after a meal or bedtime snack.
Taking it with food can help reduce stomach irritation.
Swallow Urocit-K tablets whole with enough water.
Do not crush, chew, or suck the tablets because they are designed to release the medication slowly.
Your dose depends on how low your urinary citrate level is.
For mild to moderate low urinary citrate, treatment may start at 30 mEq per day, such as:
For severely low urinary citrate, treatment may start at 60 mEq per day, such as:
Your healthcare provider may adjust your dose based on urine tests and your response to treatment. Doses above 100 mEq per day have not been adequately studied and should generally be avoided.
Drink plenty of fluids while taking Urocit-K unless your healthcare provider has told you to limit your fluid intake.
Treatment is generally combined with enough fluid intake to produce at least 2 litres of urine per day.
Your healthcare provider may also recommend reducing your salt intake to help lower your risk of kidney stones.
Your healthcare provider may order blood and urine tests while you are taking Urocit-K.
These tests can check:
These results help determine whether your dose needs to be adjusted.
If you miss a dose of Urocit-K, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for your next scheduled dose.
If your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule.
Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose.
Kidney stone prevention usually requires ongoing treatment.
Continue taking Urocit-K for as long as your healthcare provider recommends, even if you do not currently have kidney stone symptoms.
Do not change your dose or stop treatment without speaking with your healthcare provider.
Urocit-K (Potassium Citrate ER) is available in the following forms and strength:
Urocit-K contains potassium and can cause hyperkalemia, which means the potassium level in your blood becomes too high.
This can be serious and may affect your heart.
The risk is higher if you have:
Your healthcare provider may order regular blood tests and sometimes an ECG to monitor your potassium level and heart function.
Urocit-K should not be used in people with significant kidney impairment because the kidneys may not be able to remove excess potassium effectively.
This can increase the risk of dangerous hyperkalemia.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have kidney disease or reduced kidney function.
Urocit-K can irritate the stomach and intestines.
It may not be appropriate if you have:
Seek medical attention if you develop severe abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, black or bloody stools, or signs of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Urocit-K should not be used in certain people with an active urinary tract infection.
Because Urocit-K makes the urine less acidic, it may encourage the growth of some bacteria and may also reduce how well the medication works.
Your healthcare provider may need to treat the infection before starting Urocit-K.
Tell your healthcare provider about all medications and supplements you take.
Certain drugs can increase potassium levels and raise the risk of hyperkalemia.
These include potassium-sparing diuretics, such as:
Other medications that slow movement through the digestive tract, such as some anticholinergic drugs, may increase stomach or intestinal irritation from Urocit-K.
Do not take extra potassium supplements or use potassium-containing salt substitutes unless your healthcare provider recommends them.
Combining them with Urocit-K may cause your potassium level to become too high.
Severe dehydration can increase the risk of high potassium levels.
Drink enough fluids while taking Urocit-K unless your healthcare provider has told you to limit your fluid intake.
Contact your healthcare provider if you have prolonged vomiting, diarrhea, or another condition that causes significant fluid loss.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have diabetes, especially if it is not well controlled.
Uncontrolled diabetes can increase the risk of high potassium levels, so closer monitoring may be needed.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have heart failure, severe heart disease, or an abnormal heart rhythm.
High potassium levels can cause dangerous changes in heart rhythm, and some heart conditions can make it more difficult for the body to manage excess potassium.
Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Your healthcare provider will decide whether Urocit-K is appropriate based on your medical condition and the expected benefits and risks.
Your healthcare provider may monitor:
These tests help make sure Urocit-K is working safely and that your dose remains appropriate.
Contact your healthcare provider promptly if you develop unusual muscle weakness, severe tiredness, an irregular heartbeat, severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, or signs of gastrointestinal bleeding.
These symptoms may indicate a serious reaction and should not be ignored.
Urocit-K starts changing the chemistry of your urine after you begin treatment. However, kidney stone prevention is a long-term process, so you may not notice an immediate change in how you feel. Your healthcare provider may use urine tests to check whether the medication is working.
The length of treatment depends on why you are taking Urocit-K and how well it is controlling your risk of kidney stones. Some people may need to take it for a long period. Continue taking Urocit-K for as long as your healthcare provider recommends.
Yes. Urocit-K should usually be taken with meals or within 30 minutes after a meal or bedtime snack. Taking it with food can help reduce stomach irritation.
No. Urocit-K is an extended-release tablet and should be swallowed whole. Do not crush, chew, or suck the tablet because this may release the potassium too quickly and increase the risk of stomach or intestinal irritation.
If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. If your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose.
Yes. Adequate fluid intake is usually an important part of kidney stone prevention. Your healthcare provider may recommend drinking enough fluid to produce at least 2 litres of urine per day, unless you have been told to restrict fluids.
Do not take additional potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes unless your healthcare provider tells you to. Too much potassium can cause hyperkalemia, which can be dangerous.
Yes. Urocit-K contains potassium and can raise the potassium level in your blood. Your healthcare provider may order blood tests to monitor your potassium and kidney function during treatment. Seek medical attention if you develop unusual muscle weakness, severe tiredness, fainting, or an abnormal heartbeat.
Yes. Monitoring is often needed while taking Urocit-K. Your healthcare provider may check your blood potassium, kidney function, other electrolytes, urine citrate, and urine pH. These tests help determine whether your dose is safe and effective.
Urocit-K can make the urine less acidic and may help dissolve or prevent certain uric acid stones. However, it does not dissolve every type of kidney stone. Its main role is often to reduce the chance that certain stones will form or come back.
Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your healthcare provider will decide whether Urocit-K is appropriate based on your condition and the expected benefits and risks.
Do not stop Urocit-K just because you feel well. Kidney stones can develop even when you have no symptoms. Continue treatment for as long as your healthcare provider recommends, and speak with them before changing your dose or stopping the medication.
| Generic name: | Potassium Citrate Er |
|---|---|
| Formulation: | Extended Release Tablet |
| Strength(s): | 5meq, 10meq |
| Quantities Available: | 100 |
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When ordering Urocit-K (potassium citrate ER) from a Canadian pharmacy, you can typically purchase up to a 90-day supply at one time, which is common for prescription medications to ensure adequate management of chronic conditions without frequent refills.
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Dosage and Quantity: Urocit-K is commonly prescribed in dosages of 5 mEq or 10 mEq, taken two to four times daily. For example, if prescribed 10 mEq taken three times daily, then for a 90-day supply, you would order 270 tablets (90 days x 3 tablets per day).
No, we do not sell potassium citrate ER directly, but you can still enjoy low prices on Urocit-K, which contains potassium citrate ER as an active ingredient. You will need a valid prescription from your healthcare provider to purchase Urocit-K. We require this to dispense the medication safely and appropriately. You can mail, fax, or upload your prescription through your online account.
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