Sodium Citrate is used in the treatment of cough.

Sodium Citrate thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.

• Do not use sodium citrate enema excessively as long term use of this medicine may lead to diarrhea and fluid loss.
• Sodium citrate should be taken after meals to prevent stomach or intestinal side effects.
• Do not take if you are allergic to sodium citrate or any of its ingredients.
• Do not give to patients with diabetes, heart or kidney disease, high blood pressure (hypertension), sugar intolerance (as this medicine contains sucrose), Addison's disease (insufficient amounts of steroid hormones), aluminium toxicity or patients on a low salt (sodium) diet.
• Do not give to patients with inflammatory digestive tract or bowel diseases (e.g. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• Do not give to Children under 3 years.

Ques. Q. Is sodium citrate ionic, covalent, or dissolve in water?
Sodium citrate is an ionic compound and dissolves in water. It does not contain covalent bonds

Ques. Q. Is Sodium Citrate a preservative, vegan or natural compound?
Yes, Sodium Citrate is a vegan compound used as a preservative

Ques. Q. Can I take Sodium Citrate with antibiotics?
No, avoid taking any two medications together and keep a gap of at least 1 hour between two drugs

Ques. Q. Does Sodium Citrate cause diarrhea?
Yes, long term use of Sodium Citrate can cause diarrhea

Ques. Q. Does Sodium Citrate cure cystitis and cancer?
Sodium Citrate is used to treat cystitis (inflammation of the urinary bladder) in women. It is not known to cause cancer

Ques. Q. Does Sodium Citrate contain gluten?
No, Sodium Citrate does not contain gluten

Ques. Q. Does sodium citrate bind calcium and have iodine in its structure?
No, sodium citrate does not contain iodine but it binds to the calcium in the blood and reduces blood clotting

Ques. Q. Is sodium citrate the same as citric acid?
Sodium citrate is an acid salt of citric acid

Ques. Q. Is Sodium Citrate safe?
Sodium Citrate is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.