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

200 ml bottle: ৳ 200.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Potassium citrate citric acid
Company	General pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Relief of discomfort in urinary tract infections
Prevention of kidney stones
Prevention of gout with uricosuric agent
Treatment of acidosis caused by kidney diseases

Pharmacology

Stable and pleasant-tasting oral systemic alkalizer
Metabolizes to Potassium Bicarbonate
Alkalinizes urine without systemic alkalosis
Highly palatable and pleasant tasting

Dosage & Administration

Adult dosage: 10-15 ml 4 times daily
Adults and children over 6 years: 10 ml 3 times daily
Children 1-6 years: 5 ml 3 times daily
Pediatric dosage: 5-10 ml 4 times daily

Interactions

Concurrent administration with potassium-containing medication
Potential toxicity with potassium-sparing diuretics
Potential toxicity with ACE inhibitors
Potential toxicity with cardiac glycosides

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 patients with normal renal function
Caution needed in patients with abnormal renal mechanisms
Potential side effects: listlessness, weakness, mental confusion, tingling

Pregnancy & Lactation

No information available

Precautions & Warnings

Use with caution in patients with low urinary output
Dilute with water to minimize gastrointestinal injury
Take dose after meals
Large doses may cause hyperkalemia and alkalosis

Overdose Effects

Rarely causes serious hyperkalemia in persons with normal excretory mechanisms
Treatment measures for hyperkalemia
Monitoring for lethal levels in a few hours

Therapeutic Class

Prevention of repeated kidney stone formation
Urinary Alkalinizing Agent

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C
Away from light & moisture
Keep out of the reach of children

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