PRODUCT DETAILS
About K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml
K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml belongs to the class of medications called ‘alkalinizing agents’ used to prevent gout, kidney stones and treat metabolic acidosis in patients with kidney diseases. Gout is a type of arthritis in which uric acid crystals are deposited in the joints leading to severe pain, redness, and swelling. A kidney stone is a condition in which hard deposits are accumulated in the kidney forming stones. Metabolic acidosis is a condition in which excess acid is accumulated in the body due to kidney failure.
K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml is a combination of two medicines: Citric acid and Potassium citrate. Citric acid prevents the formation of deposits by binding with the salts, and it also breaks down the small deposits that are beginning to form. Potassium citrate is alkaline in nature and works by neutralizing the acids in the blood and urine, thereby preventing the accumulation of salts in the body.
K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml is available in the form of oral liquid. You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml may cause side-effects such as diarrhea, stomach upset, nausea, and vomiting. These side-effects are mild and temporary. However, inform your doctor if any of these side-effects persist or get worsen.
To treat your condition, effectually continue taking K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml if you are allergic to Citric acid, potassium citrate, or any other ingredients present in it. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml. It should not be used in patients with severe kidney failure, severe heart damage, severe dehydration, heat cramps, Addison’s disease (an adrenal gland disorder), and hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood). K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml should not be given to children unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml as it might increase certain side-effects. Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.
Uses of K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml
Gout, Kidney stones, and Metabolic acidosis
Medicinal Benefits
K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml is a combination of two medicines: Citric acid and Potassium citrate, primarily used to prevent gout, kidney stones and treat metabolic acidosis in patients with kidney diseases. Citric acid prevents the formation of deposits by binding with the salts, and it also breaks down the small deposits that are beginning to form. Potassium citrate is alkaline in nature and works by neutralizing the acids in the blood and urine. K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml reduces the crystallization of stone-forming salts such as calcium oxalate (in kidney stones) and uric acid (in gout) effectively.
Directions for Use
K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml is available in the form of oral liquid.Oral liquid: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed dose of liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup, and mix with water. Do not use a household spoon to measure the medicine. It is advised to take this medicine at bedtime. Also, take K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml with food or drink more fluids while using this medicine to prevent side-effects.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side Effects of K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diahrrea
- Stomach upset
- Black, tarry, or bloody stools
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml should be used with caution in patients with fluid loss (dehydrated), heat cramps, high potassium levels, a certain problem that causes periods of muscle weakness (adynamia episodica hereditaria), kidney disease, heart disease, unable to pass urine, or untreated Addison’s disease, toxaemia of pregnancy (high blood pressure during pregnancy), oedema (swelling), and chronic diarrhoea. Do not take antacids without consulting your doctor while using K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml as it may lead to electrolyte imbalances. K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml should not be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding unless the doctor has told you to do so. Do not take food containing potassium supplements or other products that contain potassium as they may worsen your condition. Stop using K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml and consult a doctor immediately if you notice muscle twitching, swelling, weakness, mood changes, weight gain, increased heart rate, black or tarry stools, severe diarrhoea, or convulsions (fits) while using K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml.
Drug Interactions
Drug-drug interactions: K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml should not be used with an antacid containing aluminium (aluminium hydroxide, aluminium carbonate), pain killer (aspirin), antipsychotic medication (lithium), a medication used to treat urinary tract infection (methenamine, nitrofurantoin), and a medication used to treat arrhythmia (quinidine), potassium-sparing diuretics (triamterene, spironolactone, amiloride), antihistamines (diphenhydramine, brompheniramine), antihypertensive (enalapril, captopril, fosinopril), antidepressants (amitriptyline, amoxapine, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine), medicines used to treat overactive bladder (solifenacin, darifenacin).
Drug-food interactions: Avoid taking potassium supplements, and salt substitutes, or low salt dietary products while taking K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml.
Drug-disease interactions: K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml should be avoided in patients with electrolyte imbalances, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal blockage, severe dehydration, urination problems, heart failure, and Addison’s disease (adrenal gland disorder).
Safety Advice
- Alcohol
- Alcohol consumption may worsen your health condition.
- Pregnancy
- K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml is a pregnancy category C drug. It should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast Feeding
- There is limited data on how K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor, before taking K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
- Driving
- K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml may not affect your ability to drive.
- Liver
- K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml can be used in patients with liver diseases if prescribed.
- Kidney
- K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary.
Habit Forming
No
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Limit consumption of spinach, wheat bran, nuts, beets, and dairy products.
- Avoid high salt intake and foods containing baking soda.
- Do not take vitamin C and calcium supplements without your doctor’s advice.
Special Advise
- It is essential to follow a specific diet plan created by your nutritionist to control the health condition.
- Your doctor may advise you to take blood and urine tests while using K-Cit Oral Solution 200 ml to examine your health condition and ensure that this medicine treats your condition