What Sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate is used for:It is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:Discomfort in urinary tract infectionsUrine alkalizationBladder inflammationTreatment of urinary bladder calculiAcidity in the bloodCystitisHeart burnKidney problemsGastric lavage in methanol poisoningAntiscorbuticAntisepticAnticoagulationMetabolic acidosisOsmotic laxativeAnaesthesia for caesarian section proceduresDo not take Sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate if:Acute dehydrationAllergic reactionsCongestive heart failureDecreased amount of urine or no urineDifficulty in respirationFluid retentionHeat crampsHyperkalemiaHypertensionHypersensitivity to active ingredients Possible Side Effects:Headache Upset stomach Muscle painOther medicines and Sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate:Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.It may interact with the following drugs and products:Aluminium hydroxideAspirinBarbituratesLithiumMemantineOxidePrednisoneQuinidineSalicylates