Eng., Potassium Citrate. Formula, K3C6H5O7 + H20.

Form

Transparent crystals or white powder.

Odor And Taste

Odorless and a cooling, saline taste.

Solubility

In about 0.6 part of water; sparingly soluble in alcohol.

Incompatibles

Alcohol, lead acetate, potassium permanganate in acid solution, silver nitrate.

Average Dose

15 grains (1 Gm.).

Preparations.

Potassii Citras Effervescens

Eng., Effervescent Potassium Citrate. A fine white, odorless, soluble powder, containing 20 per cent. of the salt with sodium bicarbonate and citric and tartaric acids.

Average Dose

60 grains (4 Gm.).

Liquor Potassii Citratis

Eng., Solution of Potassium Citrate. A colorless, odorless liquid containing about 8 per cent. of potassium citrate with small amounts of citric and carbonic acids.

Average Dose

4 fluidrachms (15 mils).