Warnings


What may interact with Urocit-K?

Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Ammonium chloride
-Antacids
-Eplerenone
-Histamine blockers for cold or allergy
-Medications for bladder spasm like oxybutynin and tolterodine
-Medications for movement abnormalities or Parkinson's disease
-Potassium supplements
-Potassium-sparing diuretics
-Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
-Some medications for the stomach like chlordiazepoxide and dicyclomine
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, or similar medications
-Aspirin and aspirin-like medications
-Digoxin
-Lithium
-Methenamine
-NSAIDs, medications for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
-Quinidine
-Quinolone antibiotics
-Some medications for high blood pressure, heart problems, kidney protection

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Urocit-K

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Dehydration
-Diabetes
-Heart damage, failure
-Kidney disease
-Stomach ulcers or other problems
-Swallowing problems
-Urinary tract infection
-An unusual or allergic reaction to potassium citrate, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Urocit-K?

Visit your care team for regular check-ups. Tell your care team if you have trouble swallowing this medication, or if it seems to stick in your throat. You will need to have important blood work done while on this medication.
You may need to be on a special diet while taking this medication. Ask your care team. Also, ask how many glasses of fluid you need to drink a day. You must not get dehydrated.
You may see the shell of extended-release tablet in the stool. This is normal. The medication from the tablet has been released.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container closed tightly. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.