Citric acid, potassium citrate, and sodium citrate and Tolmetin Tablets

• Generic Name: citric acid / potassium citrate / sodium citrate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cytra-3, Polycitra, Polycitra-LC, Tricitrates, Virtrate-3

Citric acid and sodium citrate are alkalinizing agents 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, potassium citrate, and sodium citrate is used to prevent gout or kidney stones, or metabolic acidosis in people with kidney problems.

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

• Generic Name: tolmetin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names:

  Tolectin, Tolectin DS, Tolectin 600

Tolmetin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Tolmetin is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Tolmetin is also used to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children who are at least 2 years old.

Tolmetin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.