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Acrocitron, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup. It is typically used for the treatment of Kidney Stones. Acrocitron also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Acrocitron. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Acrocitron include Nausea or vomiting, Stomach ache. While these are the most often observed Acrocitron side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Acrocitron go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Acrocitron has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Acrocitron's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Acrocitron contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Acrocitron have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Acrocitron is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Acrocitron 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Acrocitron safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Acrocitron for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Acrocitron safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Acrocitron for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Acrocitron on the Kidneys?
Acrocitron rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acrocitron on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Acrocitron on the liver, information on safety of Acrocitron for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Acrocitron on the Heart?
Acrocitron may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Acrocitron 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 Acrocitron unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acrocitron habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Acrocitron has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Acrocitron does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Acrocitron only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Acrocitron is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acrocitron
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Acrocitron, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acrocitron
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Acrocitron with alcohol will be.
Yes, Acrocitron can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Acrocitron 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.
Acrocitron is a prescription drug, hence do not take it without consulting doctor to avoid unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Acrocitron causes stomach cramps, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience severe stomach cramps after taking this drug then discuss it with your doctor immediately.
Acrocitron contains disodium Hydrogen Citrate (an alkalinizing agent) which is metabolized into bicarbonate. Bicarbonate causes an increase in pH of urine (alkalinizes urine) by promoting the excretion of free bicarbonate ions, this leads to increase in solubility of cysteine which is present in the urine and this results in ionization of uric acid into more soluble urate ion. In this way Acrocitron works and helps the body to get rid of excessive uric acid.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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