Amino acid / NO precursor
L-Citrulline
White capsule
Typical Strength
per prescriber
Formulations
0 compounds
Formula
C₆H₁₃N₃O₃
Mol. Weight
175.19 g/mol
How It Works
Mechanism of action
Amino acid the kidneys convert to L-arginine, raising plasma arginine and nitric oxide production more reliably than oral arginine. Used as a vascular and ED adjunct. It adds to the blood-pressure-lowering effect of PDE5 inhibitors and nitrates.
What compounding can change
When L-Citrulline is compounded for one patient, your prescriber can choose the concentration, combine it with other ingredients, and pick the base. Commercial products come in fixed strengths and bases.
Safety Considerations
Please note: Compounded medications require a prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. A compounded medication is not the same as, or a generic version of, any FDA-approved drug. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether a treatment is right for you and sets the final ingredients, strength and dosage form.