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Potassium Citrate Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Allergy Research Group

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Capsule Category: Mineral
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Potassium Citrate against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Potassium Citrate is a dietary supplement by Allergy Research Group 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Potassium Citrate by Allergy Research Group

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.

Potassium Citrate contains one active ingredient: potassium, a mineral your body needs for heart rhythm, muscle function, and nerve signals. The capsule also holds several inactive ingredients — hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, and L-leucine — which are binders and flow agents that help form and deliver the supplement.

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

This is a single-ingredient Potassium product and its label doesn't state a use — see Potassium's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

We hold no effectiveness data for potassium citrate in our database, so we cannot tell you how well it works for any particular purpose. If you're considering it for a specific health goal, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the evidence shows and whether it's right for you.

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 safe for most people, but supplements can raise blood levels to dangerous levels in some people — especially those with kidney disease. Common side effects when taken by mouth include abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, gas, nausea, and vomiting.

Rarely, very high potassium can cause irregular heartbeats, heart block, low blood pressure, or mental confusion, and in severe cases, cardiac arrest. During pregnancy, dietary potassium is appropriate, but potassium supplements should be used only under medical guidance.

For breastfeeding, check with your doctor before using supplements — dietary potassium is fine. If you have kidney disease or are at risk for high potassium levels, talk 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.

Check before taking if you use potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). All three drug classes raise your risk of dangerously high blood potassium when combined with potassium supplements.

If you're on any blood pressure or heart medication, confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start.

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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.

Potassium Citrate is a straightforward potassium supplement that's generally well tolerated by mouth, but it's not for everyone — especially if you take blood pressure medications or have kidney concerns. The risk of high blood potassium is real and serious.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it, particularly if you're on any heart or blood pressure drug.

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 Oct 23, 2019.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand Allergy Research Group
Barcode (UPC) 713947702707
Net contents 120 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2019
DSLD ID 208314
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Potassium Citrate by Allergy Research Group, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
713947702707
IngredientAmount% DV
Potassium99 mg2%

Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, L-Leucine

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Label statements
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Formula

Potassium Citrate is a hypoallergenic source of potassium.

Pure, Well-Absorbed Potassium

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, 1 capsule daily between meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Precautions

Contraindicated with use of aluminum containing drugs.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Hypoallergenic

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Potassium Citrate by Allergy Research Group label

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Potassium Citrate label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Potassium Citrate by Allergy Research Group

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container120 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: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, L-Leucine. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Potassium Citrate by Allergy Research Group Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Potassium 62

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Potassium Citrate interact with 62 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Potassium Citrate interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Potassium

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Potassium Citrate 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
Potassium full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Allergy Research Group

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Name
Allergy Research Group
City
South Salt Lake
State
UT
ZipCode
84115
Phone Number
800.545.9960
Web Address
www.allergyresearchgroup.com
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Potassium Citrate by Allergy Research Group: Common Questions

Does Potassium Citrate by Allergy Research Group interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Potassium Citrate 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 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.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
During pregnancy, dietary potassium is appropriate, but potassium supplements should be used only under medical guidance. While breastfeeding, dietary potassium is fine, but check with your doctor before using supplements. In both cases, talk with your healthcare provider for personalized advice.
What are the most common side effects?
Potassium is generally well tolerated by mouth. The most common side effects are abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, gas, nausea, and vomiting. Serious side effects like irregular heartbeats or heart block are rare but can happen if potassium levels get too high.
Why is high potassium dangerous?
High blood potassium can disrupt your heart's electrical signals, causing irregular heartbeats, heart block, low blood pressure, or in severe cases, cardiac arrest. It can also cause mental confusion. This is why it's critical to avoid combining potassium supplements with certain blood pressure or diuretic medications without medical supervision.
Is this product safe for people with kidney disease?
Potassium supplements can be risky for people with kidney disease because damaged kidneys struggle to excrete excess potassium. If you have kidney disease or reduced kidney function, do not take this supplement without your doctor's direct approval and monitoring.
Do I need a prescription for potassium citrate?
This product is available over the counter, but that doesn't mean it's safe for everyone to use on their own. Because of the risk of high blood potassium — especially if you take certain medications or have kidney concerns — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Potassium Citrate’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Potassium

Interacts with 62 drugs

Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables. P...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Potassium Citrate'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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