Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Potassium
Drug Class
Potassium Products
ATC Code
A12B, A12BA
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Urocitk?
Uses
Potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for several functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart...
How It Works
. The Molecular Weight of Potassium Citrate is 324.40.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
10 mEq — 8 hourly
This is the initial dose in patients with mild-moderate hypocitraturia (urinary citrate > 150 mg/day). Twenty-four hour urinary citrate and/or urinary pH measurements should be used to determine th
2
Adult · PO
20 mEq — 8 hourly
This is the initial dose in patients with severe hypocitraturia (urinary citrate of less than 150 mg/day). Twenty-four hour urinary citrate and/or urinary pH measurements should be used to determin
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take potassium citrate exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Measure the liquid me
Safety Alerts
Serum plasma-potassium concentration above 5mmol/litre, severe renal impairment, acute dehydration, conditions predisposing to hyperkalaemia, gastric obstruction or ulceration, extensive tissue damage, metabolic acidosis
Important Warnings
Renal impairment, cardiac disease
monitor serum electrolytes, history of peptic ulcer, elderly, pregnancy, lactation
Side Effects
GI upsetoesophageal or bowel obstructionulceration (discontinue).
Drug Interactions
ACE inhibitors
angiotensin II receptor antagonists
cyclosporin
potassium sparing diuretics
tacrolimus.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Store Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 1,500.65
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 857
DVAGORs 1,500.65
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Potassium, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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