Citroni Syrup 100 Ml

Citroni Syrup is a combination medicine that helps make your urine less acidic and reduces irritation while urinating. Sometimes called a urinary alkalizer. This medicine is also used to treat acidosis or to prevent gout or kidney stones.

This systemic alkalizer contains a combination of potassium citrate and citric acid, as its active components. It maintains the urine alkalinity urine for the long term. Citroni Syrup should be used under medical supervision only and follow all the instructions given in the leaflet.

Before using this, inform your doctor about other medicines and herbal or nutritional supplements including health conditions. You should take it for the prescribed duration, do not stop even if you feel better.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, weakness, tingling, or irregular heartbeats etc. If you happen to take too much of this medicine, reach out to your doctor or the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Citroni Syrup is a combination of potassium citrate and citric acid. Both components work to make your blood and urine more alkaline or less acidic. It raises urine pH and prevents the formation, growth and aggregation of crystals in the kidneys, thereby preventing stones.

Directions for Use

• Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
• Measure liquid medicine carefully or use a medicine dose-measuring device
• Citroni Syrup can irritate your food pipe, stomach or intestine. To prevent this, mix the liquid with a sufficient amount of water or juice.
• Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking this medicine.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Citroni Syrup 100 Ml during pregnancy?

There is limited information on the use of this medicine in pregnancy. Hence it is recommended not to use the same unless prescribed by your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Citroni Syrup 100 Ml while breastfeeding?

A breastfeeding mother should take Citroni Syrup only under doctor's recommendation.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Citroni Syrup 100 Ml?

The medicine is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, do not drive until you know how the medicine affects you.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Citroni Syrup 100 Ml?

Although there is no known interaction with alcohol along with Citroni Syrup. So it is important to consult your physician if you drink too often.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• You have certain medical conditions such as kidney problems, low level of phosphorous in blood, heart problems, hypertension etc.
• You feel weakness.
• You ever had stomach or intestinal bleeding.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Citroni Syrup.
• If you have a condition of dehydration or heat cramps.
• If you produce little to no urine (low urine output).
• If you have high levels of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia).
• If you have a liver or kidney problem.
• If you have a genetic condition that causes episodes of severe muscle weakness.
• If you have untreated Addison's disease (an adrenal gland disorder).
• If you have serious heart problems.

Side effects

• Stomach discomfort
• Irregular heartbeat
• Muscle spasm
• Dark stool
• Weakness
• Diarrhoea

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Citroni Syrup may interact with other medications and provide an altered response to the treatment. Please notify your doctor if you are undergoing any other treatments, over-the-counter medications and herbal preparations.
• Especially if you are taking any heart-related medicines like digoxin, water pills or diuretics, blood pressure-lowering medicines etc.

Storage and disposal

• Store it in a dry place, protected from light, heat and moisture.
• Do not freeze it.
• Do not take it after the expiry.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I consume alcohol with Citroni Syrup?

There is no known interaction between alcohol and Citroni Syrup. However, long-term use of alcohol weakens your immune system and body's response to pathogens and infections. Consult the doctor for more information if you drink too often.

What is the composition of Citroni Syrup?

The composition of this systemic alkalizer contains a combination of potassium citrate and citric acid, as its active components.

How to take Citroni Syrup?

• Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
• Measure liquid medicine carefully or use a medicine dose-measuring device
• It can irritate your food pipe, stomach or intestine. To prevent this mix the liquid with a sufficient amount of water or juice.
• Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking this medicine.

For how long do I need to take Citroni Syrup?

You need to take Citroni Syrup for as long as a doctor has prescribed it to you. You will also need to do frequent blood and urine tests. Do not stop the treatment on your own even if you feel improvement in symptoms, without consulting a doctor.