Manufacturer: Veritaz Healthcare Ltd
Salt Composition : Disodium Hydrogen Citrate(1.4gm/5ml)
Bottle of 120ml Liquid
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Alkaline Citrate 1.4gm/5ml Liquid can be taken with or without food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until your doctor tells you it is alright to stop. To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Also tell your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor first before taking this medicine.
It works by increasing the pH of urine which makes it less acidic. This helps the kidneys get rid of excess uric acid, thereby preventing gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Disodium hydrogen citrate is metabolized after absorption to sodium bicarbonate. Oxidation is virtually complete, less than 5% of citrate is excreted unchanged in the urine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Alkaline Citrate
Stomach pain
Tiredness
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Frequent urge to urinate
contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment and associated oliguria, azotemia or anuria; untreated Addison's disease; acute dehydration; heat cramps; and severe myocardial damage. In addition, sodium salts are contraindicated in patients on sodium restricted diet.
Information regarding the use of Alkaline Citrate 1.4gm/5ml Liquid during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alkaline Citrate 1.4gm/5ml Liquid. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Alkaline Citrate 1.4gm/5ml Liquid during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Disodium Hydrogen Citrate is a medicine that contains Disodium hydrogen citrate. It is mainly used for the treatment of urinary tract infections, painful or difficult urination, kidney stones, urinary acidosis and gout. Disodium Hydrogen Citrate works by removing excess uric acid from the blood through urine.
It may increase the blood sodium levels especially when taken with drugs like corticosteroids. Use with caution with diuretics like furosemide since it can cause metabolic disturbances.
Check the label for directions before use. Alkaline Citrate 1.4gm/5ml Liquid
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Alkaline Citrate 1.4gm/5ml Liquid, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Alkaline Citrate 1.4gm/5ml Liquid should be taken after meals along with a glass full of water or fruit juice to avoid stomach upset.
Keep taking it as suggested by the doctor to get the most benefits.
You might experience stomach pain while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if it bothers you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Alkaline Citrate 1.4gm/5ml Liquid should be taken after meals along with a glass full of water or fruit juice to avoid stomach upset.
Keep taking it as suggested by the doctor to get the most benefits.
You might experience stomach pain while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if it bothers you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Alkaline Citrate 1.4gm/5ml Liquid may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. How do you use Alkaline Citrate 1.4gm/5ml Liquid?
Alkaline Citrate 1.4gm/5ml Liquid should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake the bottle well before each use. Mix it in a glass of water or juice as advised by your doctor. Avoid taking Alkaline Citrate 1.4gm/5ml Liquid on an empty stomach if diarrhea occurs. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine to avoid stomach upset.
Q. How long does it take to work?
Alkaline Citrate 1.4gm/5ml Liquid taken few minutes to start working and its effect lasts for around four to six hours. Do not skip doses and use it for the duration prescribed by your doctor for maximum benefits.
Q. What if I overdose?
Taking Alkaline Citrate 1.4gm/5ml Liquid in more quantity as recommended by your doctor, will not help you recover faster. However, it may only expose you to increased side effects only. Therefore, it is advised that you take it as per the directions given by your doctor and do not double the dose, even if you forget to take your usual dose.
Q. What is the function of Alkaline Citrate 1.4gm/5ml Liquid?
Alkaline Citrate 1.4gm/5ml Liquid is a urine alkaliser that decreases the production of uric acid. Therefore, it helps in the treatment and prevention of kidney stones and gout.
