CITRIC ACID

Citric acid is an alkaliniser. They are often used where long-term alkaline urine maintenance is required, as well as in the management of chronic metabolic acidosis. Citric acid is also used in effervescing mixtures and as a synergist to enhance antioxidant efficacy. Furthermore, it can be found in preparations used to cure dry mouth, prevent urinary catheter encrustation, and dissolve renal calculi.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Citric acid is used in the following conditions:

Alkaliniser agent

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Citric acid in people with the following conditions:

Patients suffering from severe dehydration
Patients suffering from anuria
Patients suffering from heat cramps
Patients suffering from adynamia episodica hereditaria
Patients on a low-sodium diet and with severe renal impairment
Patients suffering from severe cardiac injury or hyperkalemia

Side Effects

Citric acid may have the following side effects:

Local irritant effect
Teeth erosion

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Congestive heart failure
Low urine output
Hypertension
Renal disorders
Renal dysfunction
Toxemia of pregnancy
Peripheral or pulmonary edema

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients, which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Citric acid may interact with the following medicines:

Aluminum ions

Inform your physician about the drugs you take, including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

Liver dysfunction

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Cytra 2
Albrights Solution
Oracit
Bicitra