Cytra-3 Oral Syrup and Liposyn II

• Generic Name: citric acid / potassium citrate / sodium citrate
• Dosage Forms: syrup
• 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.

Cytra-3 may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: fat emulsion
• Dosage Forms: injection, emulsion
• Other Brand Names: Clinolipid, Intralipid, Nutrilipid, Omegaven, SMOFlipid

Fat emulsions are used as dietary supplements for patients who are unable to get enough fat in their diet, usually because of certain illnesses (eg, parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis) or recent surgery. Fats are used by the body for energy and to form substances needed for normal body functions.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.