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K cit, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Solution, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Nutritional Deficiency. Secondary and off-label uses of K cit have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of K cit 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, K cit can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of K cit are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that K cit has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on K cit related warnings talks about K cit's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
K cit is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Hyperkalemia, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of K cit have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, K cit may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking K cit is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
K cit 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
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Is the use of K cit safe for pregnant women?
K Cit may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take K Cit again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of K cit safe during breastfeeding?
K Cit is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of K cit on the Kidneys?
K Cit does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of K cit on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of K Cit on the liver.
What is the effect of K cit on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of K Cit for the heart.
K cit should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take K cit unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this K cit habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of K cit has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking K cit since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Taking K cit may cause some problems.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, K cit is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and K cit
Taking K cit with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and K cit
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking K cit with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Urocit®-K (Potassium Citrate)