Ingredient

Potassium Citrate

Potassium citrate is an ingredient that helps prevent urinary stones and promotes uric acid excretion.

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MFDS ingredient code M080391

What does it do?

Potassium citrate is a compound made of potassium and citrate, primarily used for the prevention of urinary stones. This ingredient helps inhibit stone formation by regulating the acidity of urine.

Potassium citrate makes urine alkaline, preventing the aggregation of uric acid and calcium to form stones. It also promotes the excretion of uric acid, reducing stone formation.

Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike simple potassium supplements, potassium citrate contains citrate, which has the function of regulating urine pH. As a result, it shows specialized effects for the prevention of urinary stones.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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