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Eralka is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Kidney Stones. Secondary and off-label uses of Eralka have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Eralka depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Eralka are Nausea or vomiting, Stomach ache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Eralka can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Eralka are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Eralka's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Eralka's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Eralka have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Eralka may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Eralka is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Eralka 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 Eralka safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Eralka during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Eralka safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Eralka for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Eralka on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Eralka on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Eralka on the Liver?
Side effects of Eralka on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Eralka on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Eralka on the heart have been reported.
Eralka 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 Eralka unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Eralka habit forming or addictive?
Eralka does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Eralka will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Eralka should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Eralka is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Eralka
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Eralka together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Eralka
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Eralka with alcohol.
Yes, Eralka 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.
Eralka 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 Eralka works and helps the body to get rid of excessive uric acid.
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.
Yes, Eralka 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.
No, Eralka is not an antacid. 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). It is also used for the prevention of nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) and treatment of acidosis (decrease in blood pH levels).
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