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

100 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Potassium citrate citric acid
Company	Al madina pharmaceuticals ltd

Title and Categories

Alken Oral Solution
Urinary Tract Infection Relief
Kidney Stone Prevention
Urinary Alkalinizing Agent

Type

Oral Solution

Brand

Alken

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

Potassium Citrate and Citric Acid oral solution acts as a stable and pleasant-tasting systemic alkalizer without producing systemic alkalosis. It is absorbed and metabolized to Potassium Bicarbonate, alkalinizing the urine.

Dosage and Administration

Adults and children over 6 years: 10 ml 3 times daily, diluted with 1 glass of water for UTI relief
Children 1-6 years: 5 ml 3 times daily, diluted with ½ glass of water for UTI relief
Adults: 10-15 ml 4 times daily, diluted with 1 glass of water for kidney stone prevention, gout prevention, and acidosis treatment
Pediatric: 5-10 ml 4 times daily, diluted with ½ glass of water for kidney stone prevention, gout prevention, and acidosis treatment

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

Generally well tolerated, but caution is needed in patients with abnormal renal mechanisms to avoid hyperkalemia or alkalosis. Potassium intoxication may cause listlessness, weakness, mental confusion, and tingling of extremities.

Pregnancy and Lactation

No available information on use during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions and Warnings

Use with caution in patients with low urinary output. Dilute with water to minimize gastrointestinal injury and preferably take each dose after meals. Large doses may cause hyperkalemia and alkalosis, especially in the presence of renal disease.

Overdose Effects

Oral potassium salts rarely cause serious hyperkalemia in persons with normal excretory mechanisms, but impaired excretory mechanisms can lead to hyperkalemia. Treatment includes elimination of potassium-containing foods or medications, intravenous administration of dextrose solution, and the use of exchange resins or dialysis.

Therapeutic Class

Prevention of repeated kidney stone formation
Urinary Alkalinizing Agent

Storage Conditions

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