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Citralka Liquid 200ml Information

Citralka Liquid 200ml is a prescription medicine that is available as a Liquid. It is primarily used for the treatment of Kidney Stones. Other than this, Citralka Liquid 200ml has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Citralka Liquid 200ml depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Citralka Liquid 200ml also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Stomach ache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Citralka Liquid 200ml can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Citralka Liquid 200ml normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Citralka Liquid 200ml's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Citralka Liquid 200ml's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Citralka Liquid 200ml have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Citralka Liquid 200ml have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Citralka Liquid 200ml is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Citralka Benefits & Uses
Citralka Dosage & How to Take
Citralka Side Effects
Citralka Related Warnings
Citralka Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Citralka
Citralka Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Citralka Liquid 200ml Benefits & Uses

Citralka Liquid 200ml is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Kidney Stones

Other Benefits

Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)

Citralka Liquid 200ml Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for 7 - 12 years old children only, For course duration follow doctor's advice

Citralka Liquid 200ml Related Warnings

Is the use of Citralka Liquid 200ml safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Citralka will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Citralka Liquid 200ml safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Citralka in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Citralka Liquid 200ml on the Kidneys?

Citralka has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Citralka Liquid 200ml on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Citralka on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Citralka Liquid 200ml on the Heart?

Citralka may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Citralka Liquid 200ml Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Citralka Liquid 200ml unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Edema

Frequently asked Questions about Citralka Liquid 200ml

Is this Citralka Liquid 200ml habit forming or addictive?

Citralka Liquid 200ml is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Citralka Liquid 200ml as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Citralka Liquid 200ml should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Citralka Liquid 200ml in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Citralka Liquid 200ml Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Citralka Liquid 200ml

There is no information on the effects of taking Citralka Liquid 200ml with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Citralka Liquid 200ml

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Citralka Liquid 200ml with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Citralka Liquid 200ml

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Citralka on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Citralka should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Citralka cause difficulty in breathing?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Citralka 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Citralka?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Citralka 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Citralka with paracetamol?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

Yes, Citralka 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Citralka cause gas (flatulence)?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Citralka causes gas (flatulence) but it occurs only in a few cases. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience gas (flatulence) after taking this medicine then try to avoid that food which is more likely to cause gas and eat less quantity of food at a time.