What is Urocit-K 15? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Urocit-K 15

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Take this medicine with a meal or bedtime snack, or within 30 minutes after a meal.

• Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet. Drink extra fluids so you will urinate more often and help prevent kidney problems.

• Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Tell your doctor if you have trouble swallowing the tablet, or if the tablet seems to stick or gets stuck in your throat.

• If you take the extended-release tablet, part of the tablet may pass into your stools. This is normal and is nothing to worry about.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Take this medicine with a meal or bedtime snack, or within 30 minutes after a meal.

• Tell your doctor if you have trouble swallowing the tablet, or if the tablet seems to stick or gets stuck in your throat.

• Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet. Drink extra fluids so you will urinate more often and help prevent kidney problems.

• If you take the extended-release tablet, part of the tablet may pass into your stools. This is normal and is nothing to worry about.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

What to do if you miss a dose of Urocit-K 15

Urocit-K 15 contraindications - Who shouldn't take Urocit-K 15?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to potassium citrate, or if you have a urinary tract infection or a peptic ulcer.

Urocit-K 15 warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, heart disease, heart failure, diabetes, problems with your adrenal gland, digestion problems, or previous heart attack.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Too much potassium in the bloodBleeding or damage in the digestive system, such as an ulcer

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Urocit-K 15 interactions & what to avoid when taking Urocit-K 15

• Some medicines and foods can affect how potassium citrate works. Tell your doctor if you also use a diuretic (water pill) or medicine that makes your mouth dry or causes constipation.

• Limit how much salt (sodium) you eat and drink. Do not add salt to your food.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.