Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Glucose
Drug Class
Antidiarrheals, Intestinal Antiinflammatory/Antiinfective
Chemical Class
Sodium salt
ATC Code
B05CX01, V04CA02, V06DC01
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Sodium citrate is used to treat upset stomach caused by eating or drinking too much. Sodium citrate may also be used for purposes not lis...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Sodium salt
Sodium Citrate also known as Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Sodium salt. The Molecular Weight of Sodium Citrate is 294.10.
How to Take It
1
Adult
Scraped Dose
If you choose to use sodium citrate, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider. Do not use more of this product than is recommended o
Safety Alerts
You should not use sodium citrate if you are allergic to it, or if you have: an allergy or intolerance to fructose
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if sodium citrate is safe to use if you have or have ever had: diabetes
if you are on a low-salt diet
or other health problems or use other medications
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Important Warnings
Follow all directions on the label and package
Use exactly as directed
Tell your healthcare provider if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Sodium citrate may cause serious side effects. Stop using sodium citrate and call your doctor at once if you have: severe nausea . Less serious side effects may be more likelyor you may have none at all. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect sodium citrate
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Storage
Store .
Price Intelligence
Rs 77.78
DRAP approved maximum price · per 500ml · approved 18 Aug, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 500mlRs 77.78
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