Urinor (1500 mg+250 mg)/5 ml (Oral Solution)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Potassium citrate citric acid |
| Company | Novelta bestway pharma ltd |
Title
Urinor
Categories
- Urinary Tract Infection Relief
- Kidney Stone Prevention
- Gout Prevention
- Acidosis Treatment
Description
Potassium Citrate and Citric Acid oral solution for urinary tract infections, kidney stone prevention, gout prevention, and acidosis treatment
Indications
- Relieve discomfort in urinary tract infections
- Prevent kidney stone
- Prevent gout with uricosuric agent
- Treat acidosis caused by kidney diseases
Pharmacology
Potassium Citrate and Citric Acid oral solution acts as a systemic alkalizer by alkalinizing the urine without producing systemic alkalosis in recommended doses
Dosage & Administration
- Relieve discomfort in UTI:
- 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
- Prevent kidney stones, Gout prevention, Acidosis treatment:
- Adults: 10-15 ml 4 times daily (or as directed by the physician) diluted with 1 glass of water
- Pediatric: 5-10 ml 4 times daily (or as directed by the physician) diluted with ½ glass of water
Interaction
Concurrent administration of 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
Generally well tolerated, caution in certain patients with abnormal renal mechanisms to avoid hyperkalemia or alkalosis, potassium intoxication symptoms include listlessness, weakness, mental confusion, tingling of extremities
Pregnancy & Lactation
No information available regarding use during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
Use with caution in patients with low urinary output, dilute with water to minimize gastrointestinal injury, take after meals, large doses may cause hyperkalemia and alkalosis, especially in the presence of renal disease
Overdose Effects
Rarely causes serious hyperkalemia in persons with normal excretory mechanisms, treatment measures include elimination of potassium-containing foods or medications, intravenous administration of dextrose solution with insulin, 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