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Alkawin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Alkawin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Alkawin 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 Alkawin safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Alkawin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Alkawin safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Alkawin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Alkawin on the Kidneys?
Alkawin rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alkawin on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Alkawin on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Alkawin will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Alkawin on the Heart?
Alkawin is rarely harmful for the heart.
Alkawin 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 Alkawin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alkawin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Alkawin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Alkawin since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Alkawin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Alkawin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alkawin
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Alkawin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alkawin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Alkawin with alcohol will be.
Alkawin 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 Alkawin works and helps the body to get rid of excessive uric acid.
Alkawin 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, Alkawin causes tiredness but this occurs only in few cases. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind it is not known. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Alkawin 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.
Take it as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food but you are advised to take it after food with plenty of water to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with hypocalcemia and renal disease.
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