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