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Potassium Citrate 1080mg (10mEq) ER Tablets
SKU GME852Product Introduction
Potassium Citrate 1080mg (10mEq) is a urinary alkaliniser used for selected recurrent kidney-stone disorders, including hypocitraturic calcium oxalate stones and uric-acid stones. It can also be used for renal tubular acidosis associated with calcium stones.
How to use
Take the extended-release tablet with or shortly after a meal and a full glass of water. Swallow whole without crushing or chewing. Urine pH, urinary citrate, kidney function and blood potassium guide dose adjustment rather than tablet count alone.
How it works
Citrate is metabolised to bicarbonate, increasing urinary pH and citrate. Citrate binds calcium and reduces conditions that favour certain stone-forming crystals.
Side effects
Nausea, abdominal discomfort, loose stools and vomiting may occur. Severe abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, marked muscle weakness or an irregular heartbeat needs urgent assessment.
Important information
Impaired potassium excretion can cause dangerous hyperkalaemia. Significant kidney impairment, delayed gastric emptying or gastrointestinal obstruction can make extended-release potassium unsuitable. ACE inhibitors, ARBs and potassium-sparing diuretics can further raise potassium.
Uses
- Hypocitraturic calcium oxalate stones
- uric-acid stones
- selected renal tubular acidosis with calcium stones.
Benefits
Changes urinary chemistry to reduce formation of certain recurrent stones when matched to the documented stone and urine profile.
Does 5 or 10 on the brand mean milligrams?
No. These variants correspond to 5mEq or 10mEq of potassium citrate, equivalent to approximately 540mg or 1080mg respectively.
Can Potassium Citrate 1080mg (10mEq) treat every type of kidney stone?
No. Stone composition and urine chemistry determine whether alkalinisation is helpful; excessive alkalinisation can be inappropriate for some stone patterns.
Why might the tablet shell appear in stool?
Some extended-release matrices remain visible after the potassium has been released; this does not necessarily mean the dose was missed.
Can potassium-based salt substitutes be used too?
They can add to the potassium load and increase hyperkalaemia risk.
Why is severe stomach pain important?
Solid potassium preparations can rarely cause gastrointestinal injury, particularly when transit is delayed.
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