What is Potassium Citrate 10mg Tablet?
Potassium Citrate 10mg Tablet is a combination of medicines that are used in the treatment of kidney stones. It prevents further formation of kidney stones by raising the pH of urine and prevents the formation, growth, and aggregation of crystals in the kidneys.
How Potassium Citrate 10mg Tablet is used?
Potassium Citrate 10mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Check the label before use. Do not take this medicine more than the recommended dose. It is better to take this medicine at a fixed time.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicine or have any known allergy to this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain.
Usually, these symptoms are well tolerated and are for a short duration. However, if these symptoms persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or suffering from any other disease.
Common Side effects of This Medicine:
Common side effects seen with this medicine include headache, constipation, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, flushing, and rash. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. It may also make you feel sleepy or dizzy, so be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol should be avoided while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
Precautions:
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor if you have very low blood pressure (hypotension), heart failure, or if you recently had a heart attack and have fluid in your lungs. Your doctor may want to monitor your blood pressure while using it and you may need frequent blood tests. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking it. Read More.
Trade Name: Potrate
Manufacturer: Intas
Presentation: Injection
Strength: 10mg
