How should I take citric acid and potassium citrate?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
This medicine can irritate your esophagus, stomach, or intestines. To prevent this, the liquid or the powder form of citric acid and potassium citrate should be mixed with water or juice.
The amount of water or juice used will depend on your dose and whether you use the liquid or powder. Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Citric acid and potassium citrate works best when taken after meals and at bedtime. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
You may need to follow a special diet while using citric acid and potassium citrate. Follow all instructions of your doctor or dietitian. Learn about the foods to eat or avoid to help control your condition.
You may need frequent medical tests. Even if you have no symptoms, tests can help your doctor determine if this medicine is effective. Your heart function also may need to be checked using an electrocardiograph or ECG (sometimes called an EKG).
You should not stop using citric acid and potassium citrate suddenly. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.