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Do you suffer from painful kidney stones?

Urocit®-K 15 mEq (Potassium Citrate) Extended-release tablets
may be right for you.

Urocit®-K 15 mEq (Potassium Citrate) Extended-release tablets
may be right for you.

How Urocit-K 15 mEq can help

If you have experienced a kidney stone, you know how painful it can be. Urocit-K, available in 3 dosage strengths, is a prescription treatment that restores the chemical balance in the kidneys which helps prevent kidney stones. It reduces the formation of several common types of kidney stones, including calcium oxalate and uric acid stones. The highest strength, Urocit-K 15 mEq, is designed to minimize the number of tablets you may need to take each day.

In clinical studies, Urocit-K kidney stone treatment:

Effectively treated a variety of stone conditions1

Kept new stones from forming in more than 90% of patients2,3,4

Understanding and preventing kidney stones

It’s estimated that if a person gets a stone, there is a 30% to 50% chance of getting
another stone within 5 years.5 The good news is that most kidney stones can be
managed with a combination of medication, diet, and lifestyle changes.

The following educational materials are available for you to download and learn more about how
kidney stones develop, how they are treated, and what you can do to avoid getting them in the future.

ABCs of Kidney Stones
This patient brochure provides simple and practical information about kidney stones for you to use to help reduce your chances of developing another stone.

You can download a copy of this patient brochure, which provides dietary guidance by medical experts, via the link below.

Available in English and
Spanish

English
Spanish
Inside Kidney Stone Disease
This video takes you inside the condition to learn about how stones are formed, various types of stones, common places in your body where stones form, and why stones may come back.
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StoneDisease.org
This website offers patients and physicians information about kidney stones and how to prevent them, as well as useful tools and resources to guide treatment.
Explore StoneDisease.org

Urocit-K for kidney stones is available in extended-release 15 mEq tablets, which may reduce the number of
pills you have to take every day.1

Ask your doctor about Urocit-K 15 mEq.

References: 1. Urocit-K [package insert]. San Antonio, TX: Mission Pharmacal Company. 2. Pak CYC, Fuller C, Sakhaee K, et al. Long-term treatment of calcium nephrolithiasis with potassium citrate. J Urol. 1985;134(1):11-19. 3. Preminger GM, Sakhaee K, Skurla C, et al. Prevention of recurrent calcium stone formation with potassium citrate therapy in patients with distal renal tubular acidosis. J Urol. 1985;134(1):20-23. 4. Pak CYC, Peterson R, Sakhaee K, et al. Correction of hypocitraturia and prevention of stone formation by combined thiazide and potassium citrate therapy in thiazide-unresponsive hypercalciuric nephrolithiasis. Am J Med. 1985;79(3):284-288. 5. Lipkin ME, Preminger GM. Demystifying the medical management of nephrolithiasis. Rev Urol. 2011;13(1):34-38.

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San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 696-8400

This material is intended to provide basic information and is not medical advice. All medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment should be obtained from your physician. The product information provided in this site is intended for residents of the United States.

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Important Safety Information:
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INDICATIONS: Urocit®-K (potassium citrate) extended-release tablets are a prescription medicine used in the management of two common types of kidney stones: calcium oxalate stones and uric acid stones. Urocit-K can also help treat certain metabolic problems (acidosis) caused by kidney disease.

Important Safety Information

Urocit-K is not for everyone. You should not take Urocit-K if you:

  • Have high levels of potassium in your blood, or you have any condition that may put you at risk for high blood potassium such as chronic kidney failure, uncontrolled diabetes, severe dehydration (loss of body water), strenuous exercise if you are not used to it, adrenal insufficiency (your adrenal glands do not produce enough of certain chemicals), or you have a condition that causes extensive breakdown of tissues in your body, such as severe burns
  • Are taking medicines that can increase potassium levels such as triamterene, spironolactone, or amiloride
  • Have trouble swallowing tablets, or have certain conditions that do not allow the tablets to pass through your body, such as delayed emptying of the stomach, or narrowing or blockage of your esophagus or intestines
  • Are taking medications known as anticholinergics, which are used to treat stomach cramps, diarrhea, dizziness or motion sickness, or certain urinary disorders
  • Have stomach or intestinal ulcers, a urinary tract infection, or kidney disease

Tell your doctor about your medical history, including if you have the following conditions:

  • Kidney disease
  • Heart problems, such as a heart attack or heart failure
  • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed

It is important to tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and all medicines that you take. This may reduce the risk of serious side effects. Certain medicines can interact with Urocit-K and irritate your stomach and intestines. If you experience severe vomiting, abdominal pain, black, tarry stools, or other signs of intestinal bleeding, stop taking Urocit-K and see your doctor immediately. Other drugs or medical conditions can increase the levels of potassium in your blood, which can lead to cardiac arrest or death. These serious and potentially fatal reactions can occur rapidly with no noticeable symptoms. Tell your doctor if you are taking certain blood pressure medications such as ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors, ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers), spironolactone, eplerenone, or aliskiren, or NSAIDs (nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs) as these medications can increase potassium levels.

The most common side effects of Urocit-K are abdominal discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea, loose stools, or nausea. Taking each dose with meals or snacks can help reduce these side effects, or you can talk to your doctor about reducing your dose.

These are not all the possible side effects of Urocit-K. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report negative side effects to Mission Pharmacal Company at 1-800-298-1087, or to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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