- Indigestion
- Heartburn
- Effects of UTIs
- Effects and causes of kidney stones and gout
Dose:
- Adults: PO 4-8g in half a glass of cold water TDS/QID
- Children 6-12 years: PO 4g in half a glass of cold water BD/TDS
Every 4g contains:
- Citric acid-702mg
- Glucose-356mg
- Sodium Bicarbonate-1716mg
- Sodium citrate-613mg
- Tartaric acid-858mg
- Taken on an empty stomach
- Drink after effervescence
Sodium bicarbonate: It increases serum bicarbonate, raising pH and neutralizes gastric acidity
Sodium citrate/ Citric acid: It reacts with hydrochloric acid in the stomach to raise the pH. It is further metabolized to bicarbonate which then acts as a systemic alkalizing agent, raising the pH of the blood and urine. It also acts as a diuretic and increases the urinary excretion of calcium from the body.
- Nausea
- Skin rash
- Stomach upset
- Hypersensitivity to components
- Acute dehydration
- Anuria
- Azotemia
- Congestive heart failure
- Severe renal disease
- Metabolic disturbances such as alkalosis, hypocalcaemia, hyperkalemia or hypochlorhydria
- Difficulty in respiration
- Fluid retention
- Heat cramps
- Alginic acid
- Aluminum hydroxide
- Aluminum hydroxide
- Aspirin
- Barbiturates
- Calcium carbonate
- Lithium
- Memantine
- Oxide
- Prednisone
Drug Status
| Availability | Prescription or OTC |
| Pregnancy | Weigh risk vs benefit |
| Breastfeeding | Use with caution |
| Schedule | Not controlled |
| BRAND NAME | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citro-Soda (Cranberry/Original) | Suspension | 60g, 120g | Adcock Ingram | Imperial Managed |