Citra-K (1500 mg+250 mg)/5 ml (Oral Solution)

200 ml bottle: ৳ 200.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Potassium citrate citric acid
Company Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd

Title

  • Citra-K Oral Solution

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Urinary Tract Infection Relief
  • Kidney Stone Prevention
  • Gout Prevention
  • Acidosis Treatment

Description

  • Oral systemic alkalizer
  • Palatable and pleasant-tasting
  • Highly tolerable for long-term use
  • Does not disturb digestion

Dimensions

Not Available

Color Options

Not Applicable

Functions

  • Relieves discomfort in urinary tract infections
  • Prevents kidney stone formation
  • Assists in preventing gout
  • Treats acidosis caused by kidney diseases

Materials

Potassium Citrate, Citric Acid, Water

Technical Specifications

  • Adult dosage: 10-15 ml 4 times daily
  • Pediatric dosage: 5-10 ml 4 times daily
  • Contraindicated in severe renal impairment
  • Storage: Below 30°C, away from light & moisture

Design Elements

Pleasant taste, Oral solution, Systemic alkalizer

Usability Features

  • Well tolerated by patients with normal renal function
  • Should be diluted with water
  • Preferably taken after meals

Dosage & Administration

  • Adults and children over 6 years: 10 ml 3 times daily, diluted with 1 glass of water
  • Children 1-6 years: 5 ml 3 times daily, diluted with ½ glass of water
  • Adults for kidney stones, gout, acidosis: 10-15 ml 4 times daily
  • Pediatric for kidney stones, gout, acidosis: 5-10 ml 4 times daily

Interactions

Concurrent administration with potassium-containing medication, potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or cardiac glycosides may lead to toxicity

Contraindications

  • Severe renal impairment with oliguria or azotemia
  • Untreated Addison's disease
  • Acute dehydration
  • Severe myocardial damage
  • Hyperkalemia from any cause

Side Effects

Caution needed in patients with abnormal renal mechanisms to avoid hyperkalemia or alkalosis

Pregnancy & Lactation

No available information on use during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Use with caution in patients with low urinary output
  • Dilute adequately with water to minimize gastrointestinal injury
  • Preferably take each dose after meals
  • Large doses may cause hyperkalemia and alkalosis

Overdose Effects

  • Rarely causes serious hyperkalemia in persons with normal excretory mechanisms
  • Hyperkalemia treatment may include elimination of potassium-containing foods or medications, intravenous dextrose solution, use of exchange resins, hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis

Therapeutic Class

  • Prevention of repeated kidney stone formation
  • Urinary Alkalinizing Agent

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture, keep out of the reach of children

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