Potassium Citrate is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Nutritional Deficiency. Other than this, Potassium Citrate has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Potassium Citrate. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Potassium Citrate as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Potassium Citrate go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Potassium Citrate's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Potassium Citrate has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Potassium Citrate related warnings section.
Potassium Citrate can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Potassium Citrate in conditions like Dehydration, Hyperkalemia, Kidney Disease.
Drug reaction of Potassium Citrate with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Potassium Citrate is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Potassium Citrate is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Potassium Citrate is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Potassium Citrate safe for pregnant women?
Potassium Citrate may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Potassium Citrate again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Potassium Citrate safe during breastfeeding?
Potassium Citrate does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Potassium Citrate on the Kidneys?
Potassium Citrate is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Potassium Citrate on the Liver?
Potassium Citrate is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Potassium Citrate on the Heart?
You can take Potassium Citrate without any fear of damage to the heart.
Potassium Citrate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Potassium Citrate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Potassium Citrate habit forming or addictive?
Potassium Citrate does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Potassium Citrate will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
No, Potassium Citrate is not completely safe as it has some side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Potassium Citrate for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Potassium Citrate
Taking Potassium Citrate with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Potassium Citrate
Information about the interaction of Potassium Citrate and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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