Citric acid and potassium citrate and Histrelin Implant (CPP)

• Generic Name: citric acid / potassium citrate
• Dosage Forms: granule, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Cytra-K, Poly-Citra K Crystals, Polycitra-K, Virtrate-K

Citric acid is an alkalinizing agent that make the urine less acidic.

Potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for several functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.

The combination of citric acid and potassium citrate is used to treat or prevent hypokalemia (low levels of potassium in the blood). Citric acid and potassium citrate is also used to treat digitalis overdose.

Citric acid and potassium citrate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: histrelin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Supprelin LA, Vantas, Supprelin

• It is used to delay puberty in children who are maturing too early.
• If your child has been given histrelin implant (CPP) for some other reason, talk with the doctor about the benefits and risks. Talk with the doctor if you have questions or concerns about giving histrelin implant (CPP) to your child.