the medication Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid Generic Name: Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid (SOW dee um SIT rate & SI trik AS id) Brand Name: Cytra-2, Oracit, Shohl's Solution (Modified), Virtrate-2 Overview Side Effects Professional Interactions Reviews More Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Uses of Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid: It is used to treat high acid levels in the blood. It is used to lower acid levels in the urine. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow Cancer Prevention: Live Longer With These Simple Steps What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid? If you have an allergy to sodium citrate, citric acid, or any other part of sodium citrate and citric acid. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: Fluid loss (dehydrated), heat cramps, high potassium levels, a certain problem that causes periods of muscle weakness (adynamia episodica hereditaria), kidney disease, heart disease, unable to pass urine, or untreated Addison's disease. If you are on a low-salt or salt-free diet. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take sodium citrate and citric acid with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using sodium citrate and citric acid while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take after meals and at bedtime. Do not take aluminum products at the same time as sodium citrate and citric acid. Talk with your doctor. Shake well before use. Mix with water as you have been told before drinking. Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with this medicine. If there is none, ask the pharmacist for a device to measure sodium citrate and citric acid. What do I do if I miss a dose? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. What are some other side effects of Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Loose stools (diarrhea). Upset stomach or throwing up. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid? Store at room temperature. Do not freeze. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take sodium citrate and citric acid or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to sodium citrate and citric acid. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about citric acid/sodium citrate Side Effects Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 1 Review Add your own review/rating Drug class: minerals and electrolytes Consumer resources Citric acid and sodium citrate Other brands: Bicitra , Cytra-2 , Virtrate-2 , Liqui-Dual Citra , Oracit Professional resources Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid Oral Solution (FDA) Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides Urinary Tract Stones Urinary Alkalinization Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only N Pregnancy Category Not classified N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Citric acid / sodium citrate Rating 1 User Review 1 User Review Not Rated - Be the first! 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