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General Dosing Recommendations: Potassium citrate extended-release tablet is in a wax matrix slow-release preparation. The tablet should be swallowed whole, not crushed, chewed or sucked to prevent premature release of active ingredient.
Take the tablet 30 minutes after meals.
Limit salt intake by avoiding food with high salt content while on potassium citrate therapy.
Increase fluid intake. Urine volume should be at least two liters per day.
Adult Dose: Severe Hypocitraturia (urinary citrate <150 mg/day): Orally, 60 mEq/day taken in two or three divided doses (30 mEq two times/day or 20 mEq three times/day).
Mild to Moderate Hypocitraturia (urinary citrate >150 mg/day): Orally, 30 mEq/day taken in two or three divided doses (15 mEq two times/day or 10 mEq three times/day).
Or, as prescribed by a physician.
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