Answer
It makes stomach contents less acidic, reducing the potential severity of injury if gastric contents are aspirated.
Sources for this answer
- Sodium Citrate 0.3M Oral Solution — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- PubMedPubMed · Reputable Web
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