What is the most important information I should know about citric acid and sodium citrate?
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 (edema), or chronic diarrhea (such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease). Also tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including over-the-counter medications and household remedies. Citric acid and sodium citrate should be taken after meals to help prevent stomach or intestinal side effects.