Tricitrates SF Oral Solution

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Tricitrates SF Oral Solution is a stable and pleasant-tasting oral systemic alkalizer containing potassium citrate, sodium citrate, and citric acid in a sugar-free, non-alcoholic base.

Tricitrates SF Oral Solution contains in each teaspoonful (5 mL):

Each mL contains 1 mEq potassium ion and 1 mEq sodium ion and is equivalent to 2 mEq bicarbonate (HCO ₃).

Inactive Ingredients: FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavoring, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, and sorbitol solution.

Potassium citrate and sodium citrate are absorbed and metabolized to potassium bicarbonate and sodium bicarbonate, thus acting as systemic alkalizers. The effects are essentially those of chlorides before absorption and those of bicarbonates subsequently. Oxidation is virtually complete so that less than 5% of the citrates are excreted in the urine unchanged.

Tricitrates SF Oral Solution is an effective alkalinizing agent useful in those conditions where long-term maintenance of an alkaline urine is desirable, such as in patients with uric acid and cystine calculi of the urinary tract. In addition, it is a valuable adjuvant when administered with uricosuric agents in gout therapy, since urates tend to crystallize out of an acid urine. It is also effective in correcting the acidosis of certain renal tubular disorders. This product is highly concentrated, and when administered after meals and before bedtime, allows one to maintain an alkaline urine pH around the clock, usually without the necessity of a 2 A.M. dose. This product alkalinizes the urine without producing a systemic alkalosis in recommended dosage. It is highly palatable, pleasant tasting, and tolerable, even when administered for long periods. Potassium citrate and sodium citrate do not neutralize the gastric juice or disturb digestion.

Severe renal impairment with oliguria or azotemia, untreated Addison's disease, or severe myocardial damage. In certain situations, when patients are on a sodium-restricted diet, the use of potassium citrate may be preferable; or, when patients are on a potassium-restricted diet, the use of sodium citrate may be preferable.

Tricitrates SF Oral Solution is generally well tolerated without any unpleasant side effects when given in recommended doses to patients with normal renal function and urinary output. However, as with any alkalinizing agent, caution must be used in certain patients with abnormal renal mechanisms to avoid development of hyperkalemia or alkalosis, especially in the presence of hypocalcemia. Potassium intoxication causes listlessness, weakness, mental confusion, and tingling of extremities.

Tricitrates SF Oral Solution should be taken diluted in water, followed by additional water, if desired. Palatability is enhanced if chilled before taking.

Overdosage with sodium salts may cause diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, hypernoia, and convulsions. Overdosage with potassium salts may cause hyperkalemia and alkalosis, especially in the presence of renal disease.

Tricitrates SF Oral Solution (orange colored, raspberry flavored) is supplied in the following oral dosage form:

NDC 0121-0677-16:    16 fl oz (473 mL) bottles

Manufactured By

Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.
Greenville, SC 29605

R08/22

NDC 0121-0677-16

Tricitrates SF
Oral Solution

550 mg/500 mg/334 mg per 5 mL

A SUGAR-FREE SYSTEMIC ALKALIZER

Each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains:
Potassium Citrate Monohydrate 550 mg
Sodium Citrate Dihydrate 500 mg
Citric Acid Monohydrate 334 mg

Each mL contains 1 mEq Potassium Ion and
1 mEq Sodium Ion, and is equivalent to 2 mEq
Bicarbonate (HCO ₃).

May not meet USP monograph requirements for
pH.

16 fl oz (473 mL)

Pharmaceutical
Associates, Inc.
Greenville, SC 29605