Oral Citrate Solution

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The product is a clear, colorless solution containing Citric Acid USP 640 mg/5 mL, and Hydrous Sodium Citrate USP 490 mg/5 mL. These concentrations yield 1 mEq of sodium, equivalent to 1 mEq of bicarbonate per mL of solution.

Oral citrate solution is used as a systemic and urinary alkalinizer. Less than 5% of the citrate is excreted in the urine unchanged, since citrate oxidation is to a great extent complete.

Oral Citrate Solution is indicated for the treatment of metabolic acidosis. This solution is also useful in conditions where long-term maintenance of alkaline urine is needed (e.g. uric acid and cystine calculi of the urinary tract). Oral Citrate Solution is also effective in treatment for acidosis of certain renal tubular disorders.

Oral Citrate Solution is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment, oliguria or azotemia, untreated Addison's disease, adynamia episodica hereditaria, acute dehydration, heat cramp, anuria, severe myocardial damage, and hyperkalemia.

The citrate solution should be used with caution in patients with impaired renal function to avoid hypernatremia or alkalosis in the presence of hypocalcemia. Periodic determinations of serum electrolyte levels (especially bicarbonate levels) should be done in patients with renal disease to avoid cardiac failure, hypertension, peripheral and pulmonary edema, and toxemia of pregnancy. The solution should be diluted with water and preferably taken after meals to avoid saline laxative effects.

Citrate solution is generally well tolerated when given in recommended doses when the patient has normal renal functions. To report suspected adverse reactions, contact Brandywine Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 610-314-7943 or the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch

The dose of Oral Citrate Solution is 10 to 30 mL, diluted with water, after meals and at bedtime. The dose should be titrated to achieve the desired effects.

Oral Citrate Solution is supplied in a 473 mL bottle (NDC 71321-604-16).

Brandywine Pharmaceuticals, LLC
West Chester, PA USA
Revised February 2024

Label

NDC 71321-604-16
473 mL

ORAL CITRATE (SHOHL'S) SOLUTION

CONTAINS: Hydrous Sodium Citrate USP 490 mg/5 mL;
Citric Acid USP 640 mg/5 mL;

grape flavor, purified water, sodium

benzoate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol

USUAL DOSAGE: See package insert.

Dispense in a well-closed container.

Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F); excursions permitted
to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). [See USP Controlled Room
Temperature].

GTIN: 00371321604162

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Brandywine Pharmaceuticals, LLC

West Chester, PA USA