Alkurin (1500 mg+250 mg)/5 ml (Oral Solution)

200 ml bottle: ৳ 200.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Potassium citrate citric acid
Company	Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

To relieve discomfort in urinary tract infections
To prevent kidney stone
With uricosuric agent to prevent gout
Acidosis caused by kidney diseases

Pharmacology

Potassium Citrate and Citric Acid oral solution is a stable and pleasant-tasting oral systemic alkalizer. It alkalinizes the urine without producing a systemic alkalosis. Highly palatable and tolerable for long-term use. Does not neutralize the gastric juice or disturb digestion.

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 caused by kidney diseases:
- 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. Listlessness, weakness, mental confusion, tingling of extremities with potassium intoxication

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 avoid gastrointestinal injury, preferably take after meals. Large doses may cause hyperkalemia and alkalosis, especially with renal disease

Overdose Effects

Rarely causes serious hyperkalemia in persons with normal excretory mechanisms for potassium. If impaired, hyperkalemia can result and must be treated immediately to avoid lethal levels.