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Potassium Citrate 99 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Solaray

Capsule Category: Mineral
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Potassium Citrate 99 mg is a dietary supplement by Solaray with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing or treating low potassium (hypokalemia), supporting healthy blood pressure, muscle cramps.Based on those ingredients, 62 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Potassium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Potassium Citrate 99 mg by Solaray

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This supplement contains one active ingredient: potassium, supplied as potassium citrate at 99 mg per capsule. The capsule also holds several inactive ingredients — rice flour, cellulose, parsley, celery, dandelion, magnesium stearate, watercress, and oat straw — which are fillers and binders used to form and fill the capsule.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: electrolyte balance.
  • We looked for evidence on: hypokalemia, potassium deficiency, muscle function.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The product facts we hold do not include effectiveness ratings for potassium citrate, so we can't tell you from our data whether it works for any particular purpose. If you're considering this for a specific reason — kidney stones, bone health, muscle function, or any other concern — ask your pharmacist or doctor what the evidence shows for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Potassium

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Potassium from food is fine, but supplements can cause dangerously high blood levels in some people, particularly those with kidney disease. The most common side effects from oral potassium are digestive: abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting.

Rarely, very high potassium levels can cause serious heart problems — irregular heartbeat, heart block, low blood pressure, or mental confusion — and slow-release tablets have been linked to bleeding ulcers in the small intestine. During pregnancy, dietary potassium is appropriate, but supplements should only be used under medical guidance.

Breastfeeding presents the same caution: dietary sources are fine, but check with your doctor before taking this supplement.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Potassium

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Potassium.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 62 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Double-check any blood pressure or diuretic medication before taking this. Potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) all raise the risk of dangerously high potassium levels when combined with this supplement.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This potassium supplement is a direct match with blood pressure and heart medications — your doctor or pharmacist needs to sign off before you start. If you have kidney disease or any heart condition, talk with them first.

Use the medication checker below to confirm your exact drugs.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Potassium Citrate 99 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Solaray
Barcode (UPC) 076280121094
Net contents 60 VegCap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2025
DSLD ID 338535
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Potassium Citrate 99 mg by Solaray, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 VegCap(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 VegCap(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
076280121094
IngredientAmount% DV
Potassium99 mg2%

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Cellulose, Parsley, Celery, Dandelion, Magnesium Stearate, Watercress, Oat Straw

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Solaray Est. 1973 A Brighter Way 1973

Formulation

Electrolyte Balance

Vegan

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Lab Verified Vegan

General Statements

Since 1973, we've scoured the globe for the highest quality ingredients, connecting you with the most efficacious supplements that help you live brighter & embrace the moments that matter most.

100% PCR Bottles

Precautions

Warning: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Keep your licensed health care practitioner informed when using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Use only as directed. Take 1 VegCap daily with a meal or glass of water.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formula

Discussion: Potassium Citrate is a specially chelated form of potassium using citric acid.

Minerals bonded with citric acid are specifically formulated for people with low stomach acid and are intended to improve mineral bioavailability. Potassium is intended to help provide support for maintaining healthy electrolyte balance, nerve and muscle function.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Potassium Citrate 99 mg by Solaray label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Potassium Citrate 99 mg by Solaray

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 VegCap(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Potassium

Interacts with
62 drugs
99 mg per serving Form: Potassium Citrate

Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanc...

Potassium monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Cellulose, Parsley, Celery, Dandelion, Magnesium Stearate, Watercress, Oat Straw. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Potassium Citrate 99 mg by Solaray Drug Interactions

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62Drugs
62 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Potassium Citrate 99 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Potassium3 drug types · 62 drugs

Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)

Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ACEIs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (Arbs)

Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ARBs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Using potassium-sparing diuretics with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Potassium Citrate 99 mg, from the product label.

Solaray

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Name
Nutraceutical Corp.
Web Address
www.nutraceutical.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Potassium Citrate 99 mg by Solaray: Common Questions

Does Potassium Citrate 99 mg by Solaray interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Potassium Citrate 99 mg has a known interaction with 62 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Potassium Citrate 99 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What's the difference between potassium from food and this supplement?
Food potassium is generally safe because your body naturally excretes what it doesn't need. Supplements are more concentrated and can push your levels dangerously high, especially if your kidneys don't work well or you take certain medications. That's why supplements need medical oversight but food doesn't.
Can I take this if I have high blood pressure?
It depends entirely on what medication you take for it. If you're on an ACE inhibitor, ARB, or potassium-sparing diuretic, this supplement could be risky. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist — they'll know your exact drug and whether potassium is okay for you.
What are the common side effects?
Most people who take potassium orally experience digestive upset: stomach pain, belching, diarrhea, gas, nausea, or vomiting. These are usually mild and go away, but if they're strong or you feel chest discomfort or unusual heart symptoms, stop and call your doctor right away.
Is it safe to take while breastfeeding?
Dietary potassium is fine while breastfeeding, but we don't have enough data on supplements. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — they can advise you based on your individual situation.
Who should not take this?
Anyone with kidney disease should be especially careful — high potassium levels are a major risk. If you take a blood pressure, heart, or diuretic medication, talk to your pharmacist or doctor first. They'll tell you whether it's safe for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Potassium Citrate 99 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Potassium Citrate 99 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 12 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Potassium 12 references
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
  2. Gennaro A. Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy. 19th ed. Lippincott: Williams & Wilkins, 1996.
  3. Whelton PK, He J, Cutler JA, et al. Effects of oral potassium on blood pressure. Meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials. JAMA 1997;277:1624-32. PubMed
  4. Phillips, C. O., Kashani, A., Ko, D. K., Francis, G., and Krumholz, H. M. Adverse effects of combination angiotensin II receptor blockers plus angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors for left ventricular dysfunction: a quantitative review of data from ra DOI
  5. Altieri, P. I., Herrero, C., Suero, R., and Ortiz, A. Bleeding duodenal ulcer in a patient taking slow-releasing potassium tablets. Bol.Asoc.Med P.R. 1977;69(8):276.
  6. Raf, L. E. Enteric-coated potassium chloride tablets and ulcer of the small intestine. Acta Chir Scand Suppl 1967;(374):1-87.
  7. Potassium chloride oral solution [package insert]. Allentown, PA: Lehigh Valley Technologies, Inc.; 2014.
  8. Potassium chloride injection [package insert]. Lake Forest, IL: Hospira Inc.; 2009.
  9. Patel RB, Tannenbaum S, Viana-Tejedor A, et al. Serum potassium levels, cardiac arrhythmias, and mortality following non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction or unstable angina: insights from MERLIN-TIMI 36. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 2017 Feb;6(1):1 PubMed
  10. Malta D, Arcand J, Ravindran A, Floras V, Allard JP, Newton GE. Adequate intake of potassium does not cause hyperkalemia in hypertensive individuals taking medications that antagonize the renin angiotensin aldosterone system. Am J Clin Nutr 2016 Oct;104(4 PubMed
  11. Keskin M, Kaya A, Tatlisu MA, et al. The effect of serum potassium level on in-hospital and long-term mortality in ST elevation myocardial infarction. Int J cardiol. 2016 Oct 15;221:505-10.
  12. Stallings VA, Harrison M, Oria M; Committee to Review the Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium, Food and Nutrition Board, Health and Medicine Division, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Washington (DC): National Acad

See these in context on the Potassium monograph →

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