Potacit (1500 mg+250 mg)/5 ml (Oral Solution)
200 ml bottle: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
---|---|
Generic | Potassium citrate citric acid |
Company | Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Relief of discomfort in urinary tract infections
- Prevention of kidney stone
- Prevention of gout with uricosuric agent
- Treatment of acidosis caused by kidney diseases
Pharmacology
- Oral systemic alkalizer
- Absorbed and metabolized to Potassium Bicarbonate
- Highly palatable and pleasant tasting
- Does not neutralize gastric juice or disturb digestion
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 10 ml 3 times daily, diluted with 1 glass of water
- Pediatric dosage: 5 ml 3 times daily, diluted with 1/2 glass of water
- Adult dosage for other conditions: 10-15 ml 4 times daily, diluted with 1 glass of water
- Pediatric dosage for other conditions: 5-10 ml 4 times daily, diluted with 1/2 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
- Caution must be used in certain patients with abnormal renal mechanisms
- Caution needed to avoid development of hyperkalemia or alkalosis
- Potassium intoxication causes 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 each dose after meals
- Large doses may cause hyperkalemia and alkalosis, especially with renal disease
Overdose Effects
Hyperkalemia can result in serious cases, immediate treatment measures include elimination of potassium-containing foods/medications, intravenous administration of dextrose solution with insulin, use of exchange resins, hemodialysis, or peritoneal dialysis
Drug Classes
- Prevention of repeated kidney stone formation
- Urinary Alkalinizing Agent
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C, away from light and moisture, out of the reach of children
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