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

Title

• Alcasol Oral Solution 100ml

Categories

• Urinary Tract Infection Relief
• Kidney Stone Prevention
• Gout Prevention
• Acidosis Treatment

Description

• Alcasol is indicated for relieving discomfort in urinary tract infections, preventing kidney stones, preventing gout with uricosuric agents, and treating acidosis caused by kidney diseases.
• Alcasol is a stable and pleasant-tasting oral systemic alkalizer containing Potassium Citrate and Citric Acid. It alkalinizes the urine without causing systemic alkalosis and is highly palatable even for long-term use.
• The recommended dosage for adults and children varies depending on the condition being treated.

Color Options

• Clear

Function

• Relieves discomfort in urinary tract infections
• Prevents kidney stone formation
• Prevents gout with uricosuric agents
• Treats acidosis caused by kidney diseases
• Alkalinizes urine without systemic alkalosis

Dosage

• 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.

Kid's Dosage

• Children 1-6 years: 5 ml 3 times daily, diluted with 1/2 glass of water.

Adults Dosage

• Adults: 10-15 ml 4 times daily, diluted with 1 glass of water.

Pediatric Dosage

• Pediatric: 5-10 ml 4 times daily, diluted with 1/2 glass of water.

Interaction Information

• Concurrent administration of 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

Usability Features

• Highly palatable
• Pleasant-tasting
• Tolerable even for long-term use

Side Effects

• Generally well tolerated without unpleasant side effects in patients with normal renal function and urinary output
• Caution must be used in certain patients with abnormal renal mechanisms to avoid hyperkalemia or alkalosis
• Potassium intoxication causes listlessness, weakness, mental confusion, and tingling of extremities

Pregnancy and Lactation

• No information available regarding use during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions

• Should be used with caution in patients with low urinary output
• Should be diluted with water to minimize the risk of gastrointestinal injury
• Preferably taken after meals
• Large doses may cause hyperkalemia and alkalosis, especially in the presence of renal disease

Overdose Effects

• Rarely causes serious hyperkalemia in persons with normal potassium excretory mechanisms
• In case of hyperkalemia, immediate treatment measures include elimination of potassium-containing foods or medications, intravenous administration of dextrose solution, 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, away from light and moisture
• Keep out of the reach of children

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