Cital is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cital is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Cital safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Cital will have during pregnancy, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Cital safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Cital on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Cital will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Cital on the Kidneys?
Cital has very mild side effects on the [Organ].
What is the effect of Cital on the Liver?
Side effects of Cital on [Organ] are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Cital on the Heart?
Side effects of Cital rarely affect the [Organ].
Cital should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cital unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Yes, Cital causes difficulty in breathing (dyspnoea) in some cases but this occurs very rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. This is caused by the increased concentrations of sodium bicarbonate ions in blood and increased pH levels this leads to decrease in breathing rate (respiratory rate). If you are experiencing excessive difficulty in breathing then discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
No, Cital is not an antibiotic. It contains sodium hydrogen citrate which belongs to the class of drugs known as alkalinizing agents. It is used for the treatment of gout (a type of arthritis that occurs due to the formation and deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints). Sometimes it is used along with antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections.
Cital is a brand name of disodium Hydrogen Citrate and it comes in liquid dosage form (syrup). It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as alkalinizing agents. It is used for the treatment of gout (a type of arthritis that occurs due to the formation and deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints). It is also used for the prevention of nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) and treatment of acidosis (decrease in blood pH levels). Sometimes it is used along with antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections.
No, Cital does not cure UTI (urinary tract infections) as it is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of drugs known as alkalinizing agents but it may decrease counts of bacteria as well as improve symptoms in case of infection. It is mainly used for the treatment of gout (a type of arthritis that occurs due to the formation and deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints). It is also used for the prevention of nephrolithiasis (kidney stones).
Yes, Cital is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as flatulence, diarrhoea, and tiredness. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.