Description

Potassium is an essential mineral that is widely distributed among food sources, with especially high levels present in fruits and vegetables. Potassium is critical for the maintenance of normal whole-body and cellular fluid levels, as well as for the maintenance of acid-base balance. it is also necessary for proper muscle contraction, the maintenance of healthy heart function, and for the transmission of nerve impulses. Potassium citrate is a well absorbed and highly bioavailable form of potassium.

Potassium citrate is used to treat a kidney stone condition called renal tubular acidosis. It is also used to prevent kidney stones that may occur with gout. Potassium citrate is a urinary alkalinizer. It works by making the urine more alkaline (less acid).

POTASSIUM CITRATE (poe TASS ee um SIT rate) prevents and treats high acid levels in your body. It may also be used to help prevent gout or kidney stones, conditions caused by high uric acid levels. It works by decreasing the amount of acid in your body.

What is potassium gluconate used for?
What is this medication? POTASSIUM GLUCONATE (poe TASS i um GLOO koe nate) prevents and treats low levels of potassium in your body. Potassium plays an important role in maintaining the health of your kidneys, heart, muscles, and nervous system.

What is potassium gluconate used for?
What is this medication? POTASSIUM GLUCONATE (poe TASS i um GLOO koe nate) prevents and treats low levels of potassium in your body. Potassium plays an important role in maintaining the health of your kidneys, heart, muscles, and nervous system.

Who cannot take potassium citrate?
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: a certain adrenal gland problem (Addison’s disease), bladder infection, diabetes, low calcium levels, severe diarrhea, heart problems (such as irregular heartbeat, heart attack), kidney problems, potassium-restricted diet,