Potassium Citrate

Potassium Citrate is commonly administered as a dietary supplement. It helps in maintaining the heath and functioning of our vital internal organs and prevents diseases. It is also used as a urinary alkalizer in the treatment of gout and kidney stones. It helps in decreasing the levels of uric acid in the body by increasing the citrate and potassium levels in the body as well as raising the pH level of urine

Potassium Citrate is contraindicated in the case of people suffering from diabetic ketoacidosis, Addison’s disease, high amount of potassium in the blood, heart failures, compression of the esophagus, ulcers from stomach acid, stomach muscle paralysis, allergies to potassium and citric acid, bleeding of the stomach or intestines and kidney failures. It also can cause complications in case of interactions with drugs like antacids containing aluminum, blood pressure drugs, anticholinergics, angiotensin blockers and certain heart medications. Complications that can arise from the usage of Potassium Citrate include paralysis, abdominal pain, allergic reaction, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, etc. The complications that can occur is not restricted too the ones mentioned earlier and therefore it is recommended that prior to using the drug consultation with a doctor familiar with your medical history should be done.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Nephrologist before using this medicine.

• Nutritional Deficiencies

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Nephrologist before using this medicine.

• Paralysis

• Abdominal Pain

• Allergic Reaction

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea

• Vomiting

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Nephrologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Potrate 5 tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Potrate 5 tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Nephrologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Potassium Citrate as ingredient

• Urikind K 334 Mg/1100 Mg Syrup

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Potrate 5 Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Proliser 334 Mg/1100 Mg Syrup

  Group Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• K Cit 334 Mg/1100 Mg Syrup

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Noculi B6 Liquid

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Logneg Syrup Sugar Free

  Butson Bioscience

• Alkamax Mb6 Syrup

  Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Potrate 10 Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Nephrologist before using this medicine.

This medication accelerates urinary citrate primarily by upgrading the renal administering of citrate, instead of raising the filtered bulk of citrate. It also enhances the excretion of potassium in an increased amount in urine.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Nephrologist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Lefrhum 20Mg Tablet

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  Lefron 20Mg Tablet

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  Penicitin 250Mg Capsule

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  Lefron 10Mg Tablet

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