FDA label
What is potassium citrate used for?
The FDA-approved uses of potassium citrate, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label for potassium citrate (tablet, extended release) lists 3 uses: Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA) with Calcium Stones; Hypocitraturic Calcium Oxalate Nephrolithiasis of any Etiology; Uric Acid Lithiasis with or without Calcium Stones.
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Potassium Citrate, tablet, extended release
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Zydus Lifesciences Limited (ANDA203546). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA) with Calcium Stones
Potassium citrate is indicated for the management of renal tubular acidosis.
Hypocitraturic Calcium Oxalate Nephrolithiasis of any Etiology
Potassium citrate is indicated for the management of Hypocitraturic calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis.
Uric Acid Lithiasis with or without Calcium Stones
Potassium citrate is indicated for the management of Uric acid lithiasis with or without calcium stones.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 39f46084-fc4b-4bfc-91cb-9be7e647655a, version 5, effective October 3, 2023. NDC 65841-536, one of 35 listings for this product.
Potassium Citrate, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Strides Pharma Inc. (ANDA206813). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA) with Calcium Stones
Potassium citrate is indicated for the management of renal tubular acidosis.
Hypocitraturic Calcium Oxalate Nephrolithiasis of any Etiology
Potassium citrate is indicated for the management of Hypocitraturic calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis.
Uric Acid Llithiasis with or without Calcium Stones
Potassium citrate is indicated for the management of Uric acid lithiasis with or without calcium stones.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 5f38b02c-703c-4fc2-b833-654e41bd617f, version 10, effective July 1, 2025. NDC 42543-406, one of 8 listings for this product.
Questions
What is potassium citrate used for?
The FDA label for potassium citrate (tablet, extended release) lists 3 uses: Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA) with Calcium Stones; Hypocitraturic Calcium Oxalate Nephrolithiasis of any Etiology; Uric Acid Lithiasis with or without Calcium Stones.
What drug class is potassium citrate?
FDA lists potassium citrate in the Anti-coagulant and Calculi Dissolution Agent established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.