Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Kidney Stones. The alternative uses of Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Stomach ache. While these are the most often observed Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup related warnings talks about Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Disodium Hydrogen Citrate in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Disodium Hydrogen Citrate for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup on the Kidneys?
Disodium Hydrogen Citrate may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup on the Liver?
Side effects of Disodium Hydrogen Citrate on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup on the Heart?
Disodium Hydrogen Citrate may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup 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 Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup
Information about the interaction of Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Disodium Hydrogen Citrate is not an antibiotic. 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). Sometimes it is used along with antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections.
No, Disodium Hydrogen Citrate should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Disodium Hydrogen Citrate 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.
Long-term use of Disodium Hydrogen Citrate along with inadequate intake of electrolytes may cause low potassium in your body by increasing the excretion of potassium in the urine. This can result in symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, and tiredness.
Yes, Disodium Hydrogen Citrate 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.
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