Alka-Ur Eff Granules 10 Sachet

Sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate effervescent granules

What Sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate is used for:

It is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
Discomfort in urinary tract infections
Urine alkalization
Bladder inflammation
Treatment of urinary bladder calculi
Acidity in the blood
Cystitis
Heart burn
Kidney problems
Gastric lavage in methanol poisoning
Antiscorbutic
Antiseptic
Anticoagulation
Metabolic acidosis
Osmotic laxative
Anaesthesia for caesarian section procedures

Do not take Sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate if:

Acute dehydration
Allergic reactions
Congestive heart failure
Decreased amount of urine or no urine
Difficulty in respiration
Fluid retention
Heat cramps
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypersensitivity to active ingredients

Warnings & Precautions:

Use with caution if:
You have low urine output, abnormal renal function, cardiac failure or hypertension
You have peripheral or pulmonary edema

Possible Side Effects:

Headache
Upset stomach
Muscle pain

Other medicines and Sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.
It may interact with the following drugs and products:
Aluminium hydroxide
Aspirin
Barbiturates
Lithium
Memantine
Oxide
Prednisone
Quinidine
Salicylates

How to take Sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate:

Adult: the recommended dose is 1-2 sachets 4 times daily for 5 days
Take by diluting in water
Take it after meals
Avoid contact with eyes
Do not exceed the amount prescribed

How to store Sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate:

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.
Do not freeze.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so.