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What is citric acid and potassium citrate?

April 26, 2017acid CITRATE citric Potassium

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What is citric acid and potassium citrate?

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Citric acid is an alkalinizing agent that make the urine less acidic. Potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for several functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart. The combination of citric acid and potassium citrate is used to treat or prevent hypokalemia (low levels of potassium in the blood). Citric acid and potassium citrate is also used to treat digitalis overdose. Citric acid and potassium citrate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.