Citric Acid

Information about Citric Acid

Citric acid uses

Citric Acid is used to prevent infections.

How citric acid works

Citrate salts are alkalinisers. They are commonly used in situations where long-term maintenance of an alkaline urine is necessary and in the management of chronic metabolic acidosis. Citric acid is also used in effervescing mixtures and as a synergist to improve the efficacy of antioxidants. It may also be used in preparations that are used in the treatment of dry mouth and to dissolve renal calculi and prevent encrustation of urinary catheters.

Common side effects of citric acid

Irritation, Teeth erosion

Available Medicine for Citric Acid


    Content on this page was last updated on 18 February, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)