Urocit-K (Potassium Citrate) - Description

DESCRIPTION

Urocit®-K is a citrate salt of potassium. Its empirical formula is K₃C₆H₅O₇· H₂O, and its structural formula is:

Potassium citrate is a white granular powder that is soluble in water at 154 g/100 ml, almost insoluble in alcohol, and insoluble in organic solvents.

Urocit®-K is supplied as wax matrix tablets, containing 5 mEq (540 mg) potassium citrate and 10 mEq (1080 mg) potassium citrate each, for oral administration.