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Alkacitral Liquid


Product introduction

Alkacitral Liquid is a medicine used in the treatment of gout and kidney stones. It stops the production of uric acid in the body and reduces the episodes of gout attack and prevent kidney stones.

Alkacitral Liquid is used to treat gout.

Benefits of Alkacitral Syrup

In Treatment of Kidney stone

Alkacitral Liquid helps to treat and prevent the formation of kidney stones. It inhibits stone formation and breaks up small stones that are beginning to form. This medicine helps to form a protective coating on the existing stones and helps prevent other particles from sticking to their surface and becoming bigger in size.

Keep taking Alkacitral Liquid as prescribed to get the most benefit. Eat citrus-rich fruits such as lemons, oranges, etc., and drink adequate amounts of fluids to prevent the formation of kidney stones.

In Treatment of Gout

Alkacitral Liquid is used to prevent and treat gout. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in your body. When the level becomes too high, crystals may form in and around certain joints and your kidneys. This can cause sudden and severe pain, redness, warmth, and swelling. This medicine works by preventing crystals from forming and reducing the levels of uric acid in your blood. This makes it less likely that you will suffer the symptoms and make them milder if you do have them. It is usually for long-term treatment and should be taken regularly until the dose is completed.

Side effects of Alkacitral Syrup

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 Alkacitral

  • Mood swings
  • Nausea
  • Tiredness
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach cramp
  • Flatulence
  • Diuresis

How to use Alkacitral Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Alkacitral Liquid may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alkacitral Liquid. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alkacitral Liquid during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alkacitral Liquid during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Alkacitral Liquid alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Alkacitral Liquid should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alkacitral Liquid may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Alkacitral Liquid in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Alkacitral 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.
  • Alkacitral 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.
  • Alkacitral 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Tricarboxylic Acids Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
Uricosuric agent-gout

Patient concerns

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During pregnancy Rabemac-dsr tablet or ALKACITRAL syrup safe or not
Dr. Megha Gupta
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Hi PATIENT Rabemac is safer than the syrup in early pregnancy. Syrups can be used only after 2 nd trimester.
Right kidney stone, left kidney stone
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
you need to consult a Urologist for stone removal
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FAQs

How do you use Alkacitral Liquid?

Alkacitral 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 Alkacitral Liquid on an empty stomach if diarrhea occurs. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine to avoid stomach upset.

How long does it take to work?

Alkacitral 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.

What if I overdose?

Taking Alkacitral 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.

What is the function of Alkacitral Liquid?

Alkacitral 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.

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References

  1. Disodium Hydrogen Citrate. Guildford, Surrey: Sanofi; 2009 [revised 16 Sep. 2013]. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Drugs.com. Sodium citrate. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Alembic Road, Vadodara - 390 003, Gujarat,INDIA
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2025

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