Last update Nov. 24, 2016

Anhydrous Citric Acid

Very Low Risk

Safe. Compatible. Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.

Product that is naturally found in most fruits, especially citrus ones, and which is industrially produced through fermentation of sugar by the fungus Aspergillus niger.

It is used in medical compounds as effervescent, to treat intestinal affections, as antioxidant, as an agent for alkalizing urine and dissolution of urinary tract stones.

In the food industry it is used as additive (E 330) due to its antioxidant, preservative and flavoring properties.

Devoid of toxicity when used at appropriate doses.

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Anhydrous Citric Acid since it is relatively safe.

Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM team of health professionals, and are based on updated scientific publications. It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it. The pharmaceutical industry contraindicates breastfeeding, mistakenly and without scientific reasons, in most of the drug data sheets.

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Groups

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Tradenames

Main tradenames from several countries containing Anhydrous Citric Acid in its composition:

  • Cistitus Forte™. Contains other elements than Anhydrous Citric Acid in its composition
  • CitraFleet™. Contains other elements than Anhydrous Citric Acid in its composition
  • Fenokomp 39™. Contains other elements than Anhydrous Citric Acid in its composition

Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Molecular weight 192 daltons

References

  1. Muñoz-Villa A, Sáenz-Galindo A, López-López L, Cantú-Sifuentes L, Barajas-Bermúdez L. Ácido Cítrico: Compuesto Interesante. Revista Científica de la Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila. 2014

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