POTASSIUM CITRATE

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Manufactured by Mission Pharmacal Company

10,334 FDA adverse event reports analyzed

Last updated: 2026-04-15

About POTASSIUM CITRATE

POTASSIUM CITRATE is a medication tracked in the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), manufactured by Mission Pharmacal Company. The most commonly reported adverse reactions for POTASSIUM CITRATE include DRUG INEFFECTIVE, FATIGUE, NAUSEA, DIARRHOEA, PAIN. This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of reported side effects, safety signals, patient demographics, and AI-powered safety analysis for POTASSIUM CITRATE.

Top Adverse Reactions

DRUG INEFFECTIVE425 reports
FATIGUE346 reports
NAUSEA320 reports
DIARRHOEA311 reports
PAIN300 reports
NEPHROLITHIASIS270 reports
OFF LABEL USE245 reports
DIZZINESS228 reports
DYSPNOEA220 reports
HEADACHE202 reports
FALL197 reports
VOMITING174 reports
PNEUMONIA152 reports
ASTHENIA149 reports
ARTHRALGIA142 reports
PYREXIA140 reports
URINARY TRACT INFECTION139 reports
CONDITION AGGRAVATED138 reports
PRURITUS136 reports
RASH135 reports
WEIGHT DECREASED135 reports
ANAEMIA122 reports
DEATH122 reports
MALAISE122 reports
ABDOMINAL PAIN119 reports
DECREASED APPETITE117 reports
GAIT DISTURBANCE116 reports
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE115 reports
CONSTIPATION115 reports
COUGH113 reports
PAIN IN EXTREMITY112 reports
BACK PAIN106 reports
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY105 reports
DEHYDRATION104 reports
FEELING ABNORMAL101 reports
INSOMNIA99 reports
PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE96 reports
GENERAL PHYSICAL HEALTH DETERIORATION95 reports
HYPOTENSION94 reports
COVID 1993 reports
HYPERTENSION93 reports
MUSCLE SPASMS93 reports
ANXIETY88 reports
BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED82 reports
CONFUSIONAL STATE82 reports
CHEST PAIN80 reports
PRODUCT RESIDUE PRESENT78 reports
RENAL FAILURE78 reports
INFECTION77 reports
WEIGHT INCREASED77 reports
BALANCE DISORDER76 reports
OEDEMA PERIPHERAL76 reports
DYSPEPSIA75 reports
DEPRESSION74 reports
HYPERSENSITIVITY73 reports
PERIPHERAL SWELLING73 reports
NASOPHARYNGITIS71 reports
TREMOR71 reports
MYALGIA70 reports
ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT68 reports
SOMNOLENCE68 reports
PARAESTHESIA67 reports
DRUG INTERACTION66 reports
RENAL IMPAIRMENT64 reports
SINUSITIS63 reports
INCORRECT DOSE ADMINISTERED62 reports
CONTUSION61 reports
ABDOMINAL DISTENSION59 reports
INJECTION SITE PAIN59 reports
DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY58 reports
CHILLS57 reports
DRUG DOSE OMISSION57 reports
HYPOAESTHESIA57 reports
PLATELET COUNT DECREASED57 reports
SEPSIS57 reports
ALOPECIA56 reports
ASTHMA56 reports
BLOOD GLUCOSE INCREASED56 reports
PALPITATIONS56 reports
ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER54 reports
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION54 reports
DRY MOUTH54 reports
DYSURIA54 reports
INFLUENZA54 reports
NECK PAIN54 reports
INAPPROPRIATE SCHEDULE OF PRODUCT ADMINISTRATION53 reports
OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN53 reports
THROMBOCYTOPENIA53 reports
HAEMOGLOBIN DECREASED52 reports
WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT DECREASED52 reports
GASTROOESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE51 reports
TACHYCARDIA51 reports
PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION50 reports
BLOOD POTASSIUM DECREASED49 reports
DYSPHAGIA49 reports
URTICARIA48 reports
CARDIAC FAILURE47 reports
CHEST DISCOMFORT47 reports
HYPOKALAEMIA47 reports
PRODUCT USE ISSUE47 reports

Report Outcomes

Out of 5,201 classified reports for POTASSIUM CITRATE:

Serious 60.2%Non-Serious 39.8%

The FDA classifies an adverse event as “serious” if it results in death, hospitalization, disability, congenital anomaly, or requires intervention to prevent permanent damage.

Demographics Breakdown

Reports by Sex

Female2,453 (51.0%)
Male2,346 (48.8%)
Unknown7 (0.1%)

Reports by Age

Age 71144 reports
Age 64122 reports
Age 68117 reports
Age 62106 reports
Age 65103 reports
Age 6696 reports
Age 7696 reports
Age 6795 reports
Age 7094 reports
Age 7291 reports
Age 6388 reports
Age 6987 reports
Age 7384 reports
Age 7582 reports
Age 6180 reports
Age 6076 reports
Age 7476 reports
Age 5874 reports
Age 5562 reports
Age 5958 reports

Demographics reflect voluntary FDA adverse event reporting patterns and may not represent the full patient population.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports are associated with POTASSIUM CITRATE?

This profile reflects 10,334 FDA FAERS reports that mention POTASSIUM CITRATE. Reporting is voluntary and does not prove that the drug caused any listed event.

Which adverse reactions are most often listed for POTASSIUM CITRATE?

Frequently reported terms in FAERS include DRUG INEFFECTIVE, FATIGUE, NAUSEA, DIARRHOEA, PAIN, NEPHROLITHIASIS. Rankings reflect reporting volume in this dataset, not confirmed side effect rates in the general population.

Who manufactures POTASSIUM CITRATE?

Labeling and FAERS entries often list Mission Pharmacal Company in connection with POTASSIUM CITRATE. Always verify the specific product and NDC with your pharmacist.

Important Disclaimer: This content is generated by AI analysis of FDA adverse event reports and is provided for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Adverse event reports submitted to the FDA do not prove that a medication caused the reported side effect. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. If you experience a serious side effect, contact your doctor or call 911 immediately.