Citric acid
- Generic Name
- Citric acid
- Brand Names
- Alka-seltzer, Alka-seltzer Fruit Chews, Alka-seltzer Heartburn Relief, As 3, Citrasate, Clenpiq, Cpda-1 Blood Collection System, Cytra-K, EnLyte, Hemosate Ultra, Leukotrap, Oracit, Phexxi, Pico-salax, Picoflo, Purg-odan, Renacidin
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C6H8O7
- CAS Number
- 77-92-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- XF417D3PSL
Overview
A key intermediate in metabolism. It is an acid compound found in citrus fruits. The salts of citric acid (citrates) can be used as anticoagulants due to their calcium-chelating ability. Citric acid is one of the active ingredients in Phexxi, a non-hormonal contraceptive agent that was approved by the FDA on May 2020. It is also used in combination with magnesium oxide to form magnesium citrate, an osmotic laxative.
Background
A key intermediate in metabolism. It is an acid compound found in citrus fruits. The salts of citric acid (citrates) can be used as anticoagulants due to their calcium-chelating ability. Citric acid is one of the active ingredients in Phexxi, a non-hormonal contraceptive agent that was approved by the FDA on May 2020. It is also used in combination with magnesium oxide to form magnesium citrate, an osmotic laxative.
Indication
No indication information available.
Associated Conditions
- Acidosis
- Catheter site calcification caused by appetite
- Catheter site calcification caused by struvite
- Gout
- Headache
- Heartburn
- Kidney Stones
- Metabolic Acidosis
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