Potassium citrate is an effective way to treat/manage arrhythmia,[medical citation needed] if the patient is hypokalemic.

[medical citation needed] A systematic review showed a significant reduction in the incidence of stone formation RR 0.26, 95% CI 0.10 to 0.68.

[6] It is also used as an alkalizing agent in the treatment of mild urinary tract infections, such as cystitis.

[9] Its alkaline pH encourages saponification to insulate the fuel from oxidizing air, and the endothermic dehydration reaction absorbs heat energy to reduce temperatures.

[10][11] Potassium citrate liquid is usually administered by mouth in a diluted aqueous solution, because of its somewhat caustic effect on the stomach lining, and the potential for other mild health hazards.