Urine pH

Alternative names:

pH - urine

What the risks are:

There are no risks.

Special considerations:

A diet high in citrus fruits or vegetables or dairy products can increase urine pH (that is, make it more alkaline).

A diet high in meat products or cranberries can decrease urine pH (that is, make it more acidic).

Drugs that can decrease urine pH include ammonium chloride, chlorothiazide diuretics, and methenamine mandelate.

Drugs that can increase urine pH include acetazolamide, potassium citrate and sodium bicarbonate.