Citralka Liquid 1.315gm 120ml
₨61.79
Pack Size: 120ml
Composition: Sodium Acid Citrate
Pharmaceutical form: Liquid
Brand Name: Pfizer
Availability: In stock
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Description
Citralka Liquid 1.315gm 120ml
Citralka Liquid 1.315gm 120ml is a medicine used in the treatment of gout and kidney stones. It stops the production of uric acid in the body and reduces the episodes of gout attack and prevent kidney stones
SODIUM CITRATE (SIH trik AS id; SOE dee um SIH tray) makes blood and urine more alkaline or less acidic. This helps prevent some kidney stones. It is also used to treat metabolic acidosis, a condition in some people with kidney problems.
Sodium citrate more properly, disodium hydrogen citrate, is an acid salt of citric acid with the chemical formula Na2C6H6O7. It is used as an antioxidant in food and to improve the effects of other antioxidants. It is also used as an acidity regulator and sequestrant. Typical products include gelatin, jam, sweets, ice cream, carbonated beverages, milk powder, wine, and processed cheeses. Disodium citrate may be used in patients to alleviate discomfort from urinary-tract infections.
Uses
- This medication is used in the treatment of acidosis (reduced alkalinity of the blood and of the body tissues),
- pyelitis (inflammation of the lining of the renal pelvis.), to render the urine less acid.
Side Effects Of Citralka Liquid 1.315gm 120ml
- You may experience nausea,
- vomiting
- diarrhea and stomach pain.
- These side effects can be prevented by mixing the medication with water, juice, or taking it after eating and drinking more fluids.
When Not To Use
This medication is contraindicated in patients having pulmonary edema (breathing problem),
- low calcium levels
- high blood pressure
- heart problems (e.g., irregular heartbeat, heart failure)
- kidney disease and swollen ankles/legs/feet due to retaining water.
How it works
- Citralka Liquid 120ml is metabolized into bicarbonates.
- This increases urinary pH by increasing excretion of bicarbonate ions.
- An increase in urinary pH can cause cystine to be more easily dissolved in the urine and a greater ionization of the uric acid to a more soluble urate.
- The actual dissolution of uric acids stones can be achieved by maintaining an alkaline urinary pH.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking this medication if you are allergic or have any questions. Inactive ingredients can cause allergic reactions and other problems. For more information, consult your pharmacist.
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