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

200 ml bottle: ৳ 200.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Potassium citrate citric acid
Company	Leon pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Relieves discomfort in urinary tract infections
Prevents kidney stones
Prevents gout with uricosuric agent
Treats acidosis caused by kidney diseases

Pharmacology

Oral systemic alkalizer
Metabolizes to Potassium Bicarbonate
Alkalinizes urine
Pleasant-tasting and tolerable
Does not neutralize gastric juice

Dosage & Administration

Adult dose: 10-15 ml 4 times daily diluted with 1 glass of water
Pediatric dose: 5-10 ml 4 times daily diluted with 1/2 glass of water

Interaction

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

Well tolerated in recommended doses
Caution needed in patients with abnormal renal mechanisms
Potential symptoms of 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 minimize gastrointestinal injury
Take each dose after meals
Large doses may cause hyperkalemia and alkalosis

Overdose Effects

Rarely causes serious hyperkalemia in persons with normal excretory mechanisms; lethal levels can be reached in a few hours if excretory mechanisms are impaired

Therapeutic Class

Prevention of repeated kidney stone formation
Urinary Alkalinizing Agent

Storage Conditions

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