This helps prevent certain kinds of kidney stones. Citrates are sometimes used with other medicines to help treat kidney stones that may occur with gout. They are also used to make the blood more alkaline in certain conditions. Related Documents 14. USP DI Vol.
Potassium is needed to maintain good health.
Although a balanced diet usually supplies all the potassium a person needs, potassium supplements may be needed by patients who do not have enough potassium in their regular diet or have lost too much potassium because of illness or treatment with certain medicines. Related Documents 15. USP DI Vol. It is also used to treat malaria. Related Documents 16.