This medication is used to make the urine less acidic. Urine that is less acidic helps the kidneys get rid of uric acid, helping to prevent gout and certain types of kidney stones (urate). This medication can also prevent and treat certain metabolic problems (acidosis) caused by kidney disease. Citric acid and citrate salts (which contain potassium and sodium) belong to a class of drugs known as urinary alkalinizers.
Kidney stones
Urine alkalinization
Urinary Tract Infection
Micturition
Disodium hydrogen citrate is metabolized to bicarbonates, which increase urinary pH by increasing the excretion of free bicarbonate ions, without producing systemic alkalosis when administered in recommended doses. A rise in urinary pH increases the solubility of cystine in the urine and the ionization of uric acid to more soluble urate ion. By maintaining an alkaline urine, the actual dissolution of uric acid stones may be accomplished.
The product is possible safe for most adults. There is no disadvantage associated with the product if taken under the recommended usage however Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Tiredness, Frequent urge to urinate, stomach cramps and Flatulence can occur in some patients.
Renal failure
Pregnancy and breast feeding
Aspirin and other salicylates
Lithium
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Ritonavir
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Doxycycline
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| Disodium Hydrogen Citrate | 1.25 mg |