alkacitral liquid
What is alkacitral liquid used for?
This medicine contains Disodium Hydrogen Citrate (1.25gm/5ml) and is used to treat UROLOGY. Alkalizes urine by increasing bicarbonate excretion and reducing hydrogen ion concentration.. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Disodium Hydrogen Citrate
- Manufacturer: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category C
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 alkacitral liquid Uses & Benefits
Treatment of metabolic acidosis, alkalinization of urine to prevent uric acid stones, and as a urinary alkalizer.
Off-label uses: May be used in some cases of cystinuria or to enhance excretion of weak acids in poisoning.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Disodium Hydrogen Citrate |
| Brand Name | Alkasol Oral Solution |
| Manufacturer | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | UROLOGY |
| Action Class | Uricosuric agent-gout |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Alkalizes urine by increasing bicarbonate excretion and reducing hydrogen ion concentration.
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take alkacitral liquid
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of alkacitral liquid
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Lithium | Major | Increased lithium excretion and reduced efficacy. |
| Methotrexate | Major | Increased methotrexate excretion and reduced efficacy. |
| Salicylates | Major | Increased salicylate excretion and reduced efficacy. |
| Antacids | Moderate | Enhanced alkalinizing effect. |
| Calcium supplements | Moderate | Risk of calcium phosphate stone formation. |
| Corticosteroids | Moderate | Increased sodium retention. |
| Vitamin C | Minor | May reduce alkalinizing effect. |
| Cranberry juice | Minor | May reduce alkalinizing effect. |
🚨 Major Interactions
- Lithium
- Methotrexate
- Salicylates
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Antacids
- Calcium supplements
- Corticosteroids
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
No significant interaction.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Severe renal impairment, metabolic alkalosis, hypocalcemia, and patients on sodium-restricted diets.
🤱 Lactation Safety
Generally considered safe; excreted in breast milk in small amounts.
💊 Overdose Management
Induce vomiting or gastric lavage; monitor electrolytes and acid-base balance; administer calcium gluconate if hypocalcemia occurs.
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double dose.
🔄 Substitutes for alkacitral liquid
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.