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Potassium Citrate is an anti-coagulant used to treat Renal Tubular Acidosis, Hypokalemia, Lithiasis.

Anti-Coagulant · by Ut Sw Medctr

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Key facts

Active ingredient
Potassium Citrate
Drug class
Anti-Coagulant
Form
Tablet, Tablet, extended release
Strength
Potassium Citrate 10MEQ/PACKET **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Potassium Citrate 20MEQ/PACKET **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Generic
May treat
renal tubular acidosis, hypokalemia, lithiasis
Manufacturer
Ut Sw Medctr
FDA application
NDA019647
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Drug class

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Tablet and Tablet, extended release

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Potassium Citrate treat?
Potassium Citrate (Potassium Citrate) may be used to treat renal tubular acidosis, hypokalemia, lithiasis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
Is there a coupon or discount for Potassium Citrate?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Potassium Citrate. To pay less, Potassium Citrate is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Potassium Citrate?
Potassium Citrate is marketed by Ut Sw Medctr. You can see Ut Sw Medctr's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Potassium Citrate a brand-name or generic drug?
Potassium Citrate is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Potassium Citrate. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
Is Potassium Citrate available over the counter?
No. Potassium Citrate is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Potassium Citrate come in?
Potassium Citrate is currently marketed as tablet and tablet, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Potassium Citrate?
Potassium Citrate is classified as anti-coagulant, calculi dissolution agent, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Potassium Citrate FDA-registered?
Potassium Citrate is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019647. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

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