Disodium Hydrogen Citrate (NA)
Alkatrol Syrup can be taken with or without food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until your doctor tells you it is alright to stop.The most common side effect of this medicine is stomach pain. It may also cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, frequent urge to urinate, and tiredness. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms by reducing the dose or prescribing an alternative medicine.To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Also tell your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor first before taking this medicine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Alkatrol
100 ml Syrup
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Alkatrol Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Alkatrol Syrup is a urine alkalizer. It works by increasing the pH of urine which makes it less acidic. This helps the kidneys get rid of excess uric acid, thereby preventing gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alkatrol Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Alkatrol Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Alkatrol Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether Alkatrol Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Alkatrol Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alkatrol Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Alkatrol Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alkatrol Syrup should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake the bottle well before each use. Mix it in a glass of water or juice as advised by your doctor. Avoid taking Alkatrol Syrup on an empty stomach if diarrhea occurs. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine to avoid stomach upset.
Alkatrol Syrup taken few minutes to start working and its effect lasts for around four to six hours. Do not skip doses and use it for the duration prescribed by your doctor for maximum benefits.
Taking Alkatrol Syrup in more quantity as recommended by your doctor, will not help you recover faster. However, it may only expose you to increased side effects only. Therefore, it is advised that you take it as per the directions given by your doctor and do not double the dose, even if you forget to take your usual dose.
Alkatrol Syrup is a urine alkaliser that decreases the production of uric acid. Therefore, it helps in the treatment and prevention of kidney stones and gout.
