Sodium citrate is used to prevent gout or kidney stones, or metabolic acidosis in people with kidney problems.

This medication is used to make the urine less acidic.

Major & minor side effects for Sodium Citrate

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Weakness
• Tingling/ numbness of hand &feet

You should not use this medication if you have kidney failure, severe heart damage, Addison's disease, high levels of potassium in your blood or if you are severely dehydrated or have heat cramps.

Before you take citric acid and sodium citrate, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, especially kidney disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, a history of heart attack, urinary problems, swelling, or chronic diarrhea.

Citric acid and sodium citrate should be taken after meals to help prevent stomach or intestinal side effects.

This treatment may include a special diet.

Avoid using antacids without your doctor's advice, including household baking soda.

Avoid eating foods that are high in salt, or using extra table salt on your meals.

Serious side effects of citric acid and sodium citrate include muscle twitching or cramps, swelling or weight gain, weakness, mood changes, rapid and shallowbreathing, fast heart rate, restless feeling, black or bloody stools, severe diarrhea, or seizure.