CK (1500 mg+250 mg)/5 ml (Oral Solution)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Potassium citrate citric acid |
| Company | Popular 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 in recommended doses. Highly palatable, pleasant tasting, and tolerable, even when administered for long periods. Does not neutralize the gastric juice or disturb digestion.
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 1/2 glass of water.
- 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 1/2 glass of water.
Interaction
Concurrent administration of potassium-containing medication, potassium-sparing diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme (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 and hyperkalemia from any cause.
Side Effects
Well tolerated without any unpleasant side effect when given in recommended doses to patients with normal renal function and urinary output. However, caution must be used in certain patients with abnormal renal mechanisms to avoid development of hyperkalemia or alkalosis. Potassium intoxication causes listlessness, weakness, mental confusion, tingling of extremities and other symptoms associated with a high concentration of Potassium in the serum.
Pregnancy & Lactation
No information available regarding the use of this drug during pregnancy and lactation.
Precautions & Warnings
The solution should be used with caution in patients with low urinary output. It should be diluted adequately with water to minimize the possibility of gastrointestinal injury associated with the oral ingestion of concentrated Potassium salt preparations. Large doses may cause hyperkalemia and alkalosis, especially in the presence of renal disease.
Overdose Effects
The administration of oral Potassium salts to persons with normal excretory mechanisms for potassium rarely causes serious hyperkalemia. However, if excretory mechanisms are impaired, hyperkalemia can result. Treatment measures may include elimination of foods or medications containing potassium, intravenous administration of dextrose solution, and the 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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