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Oral solution

POTASSIUM CITRATE; CITRIC ACID (poe TASS ee um SIH trayt; SIH trik AS id) is used to make the urine more alkaline or less acidic. This helps prevent some kidney stones. It is also used to treat metabolic acidosis, a condition in some people with kidney problems.