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Urocit®-K
(potassium citrate) Extended-Release Tablets for Oral Use

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Urocit®-K (potassium citrate extended-release tablets) is a citrate salt of potassium. Its empirical formula is K3C6H5O7 •H2O, and it has the following chemical structure:

Urocit®-K (Potassium Citrate) Structural Formula Illustration

Urocit (potassium citrate extended-release tablets) ®-K yellowish to tan, oral wax-matrix tablets, contain 5 mEq (540 mg) potassium citrate, 10 mEq (1080 mg) potassium citrate and 15 mEq (1620 mg) potassium citrate each. Inactive ingredients include carnauba wax and magnesium stearate.

Last reviewed on RxList: 1/21/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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