Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended dosage is 2–3 tablets daily. Since these key elements are not stored well in the body, it is recommended to split the doses to AM and PM. This will allow the urine to contain these elements throughout the day. Each tablet is scored to make it easy to split in half, promoting easy dosing options for users who want to maintain flavorful hydration and balanced minerals throughout the day.

KSPtabs provide a natural approach to kidney stone prevention. They consist of a blend of vitamins, minerals, and herbs to promote good kidney health. Natural ingredients often don't interact negatively with prescription medication, but it is recommended that you speak with your physician before taking KSPtabs. Your physician will be able to advise you per your specific health requirements.

Yes, KSPtabs are safe to take during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The Mayo Clinic recently did a study that found pregnancy increases the risk for women to develop first-time symptomatic kidney stones. Please review the ingredients below for more detail and consult your physician if you have any questions.

Routine visits with a physician to ensure best health is always recommended. It's encouraged that you speak with your urologist regarding your health, future appointments, and how you are using KSPtabs to promote your kidney health.

Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Citrate, Sodium Bicarb, Vitamin B6, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Avocado Oil, Beet Juice (color agent) or Riboflavin (coloring agent).

Simply remove the label and the bottom tube can be recycled. The top stopper must be discarded and is not recyclable.

It's normal for the top tablet face nearest to the desiccated stopper to show some minor discoloration. The face of the top tablet will show minor mottling (spots or smears of color) because of its proximity to the desiccant in the stopper as it's absorbing any available moisture. The other side of the tablet should have the same appearance as the others in the tube. There shouldn't be any impact to the tablet's flavor, odor, or solution appearance as a result of the mottling.

Kidney stones can form for a variety of reasons. They form from minerals and salts that typically remain either soluble or dissolved in your urine. Calcium oxalate salt normally exists in its dissolved form, but can also be in a solid or crystalline form — this is what is seen as a kidney stone.

A high concentration of soluble salt can result in the formation of solid crystals. The crystallization is usually a result of an imbalance of various chemical elements and their environment.

Kidney stone inhibitors are increased from both our diet and cells. Consuming Citrate, B6, and Magnesium can influence kidney stone inhibitors, while our cells produce proteins that help prevent stone production as well. Kidney stones begin to form when situations promoting salt crystal development outweigh the factors inhibiting it.

Once a crystal has formed, it can continue to grow if the environment remains favorable. Other essential factors include the volume of urine produced — a lower volume leads to higher concentration and slower movement, increasing the chance of crystal formation. Your risk also increases with the presence of a stone binding site or "Randall's plaques," small areas of calcium build-up on the inside of the kidney.

There are a variety of risk factors associated with kidney stones. Common risk factors include any or a combination of the following:

• Low urine levels of Citrate
• Diet containing high levels of Oxalate
• High-salt diet
• Strong family history of kidney stones
• Mild to severe obesity or a previous weight loss surgery (e.g. Gastric Bypass)
• Chronic diarrhea or bowel disease (e.g. Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome)
• Type 2 diabetes (high blood sugar)
• Gout
• High animal protein diet low in fruits and vegetables
• Recurrent urinary tract infections
• Abnormal Parathyroid hormone regulation (Hyperparathyroidism)
• Certain medications (e.g. Ephedrine, Triamterene, Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, Vitamin C)
• High blood pressure

Men and women of all ages can suffer from kidney stones. At some point in their lives, 10–15% of all men and 7–8% of all women will experience kidney stones.

Your risk increases if:

• You have a family history of kidney stones
• You live in a hot environment
• You are overweight
• You have had kidney stones in the past (risk is higher if you experienced them at a young age)

Speak with a physician if you are concerned about the health of your kidneys.

Kidney stones can range in size from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball. Some symptoms include:

• Lower back pain
• Ongoing stomach ache
• Bloody urine
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fever and chills
• Cloudy urine
• Frequent or urgent urination

When the flow of urine is blocked by a kidney stone it can be quite painful. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact a physician immediately.

Kidney stones will often resolve themselves by passing naturally. This process can go unnoticed if the stone is small enough, or can be quite painful. Assistance from a physician or surgery may be required if the stone is too large to pass on its own.

Kidney stones can go undiagnosed for years. The pain usually begins when the stone leaves the kidney and enters the ureter, blocking the flow of urine. This causes the kidney to swell as back pressure increases, often causing severe, debilitating pain — also known as hydronephrosis.

Some women who suffer from kidney stones know the pain to be worse than childbirth or labor cramps.

There are a bounty of resources available online that can prove helpful for patients. Some that we recommend include:

• kidneystones.uchicago.edu/for-patients
• stonedisease.org
• urologyhealth.org — Kidney Stones