Potassium Citrate ER

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jul 01, 2024

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Potassium citrate

Common Brands:

Urocit-K

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Urinary alkalinizer

Forms:

Tablet (extended-release)

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

  • Renal tubular acidosis with calcium stones
  • Hypocitraturic calcium oxalate kidney stones due to any cause
  • Uric acid stones with or without calcium stones

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Potassium Citrate ER (Urocit-K) Drug Class

Potassium citrate ER (poh-tah-see-um sih-tray-t ee-aar) belongs to a group of medications called urinary alkalinizers.

Potassium Citrate ER (Urocit-K) Age Range

Potassium citrate ER is approved for use in adults. The safety and effectiveness of this medication in children have not been established.