Overview

Citralka Syrup is used for Treatment of urinary tract infection, Treatment of burning micturition, Treating kidney stones, Urinary tract infection, Treatment of kidney stones, Uric acid stones, Alkalinisation of urine, Treatment of acidosis following diarrhea, Treatment of renal tubular acidosis, Adjuvant treatment to sulphonamide therapy and other conditions. Citralka Syrup may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Citralka Syrup contains Di Sodium Hydrogen Citrate as an active ingredient.
Citralka Syrup works by neutralizing excess acid in the blood and urine.
Detailed information related to Citralka Syrup's uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.

Uses

Citralka Syrup is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
Learn more: Uses

Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Citralka Syrup. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
If you notice other side-effects not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report side-effects to your local food and drug administration authority.

Precautions

Before using Citralka Syrup, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
  • Dehydrated patients
  • Do not take this medicine on empty stomach
  • Electrolyte monitoring is recommended
  • Patients with heart related problems
  • Patients with high blood potassium levels
  • Patients with renal impairment
  • Patients with severe bacterial infection
  • Take it with plenty of water

Interactions with Citralka Syrup

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Citralka Syrup may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Citralka Syrup may interact with the following drugs and products:
  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Corticosteroids
  • Ephedrine
  • Methotrexate
  • Potassium depleting diuretics
  • Pseudoephedrine
  • Quinidine
  • Salicylates
  • Tetracyclines

When not to use Citralka Syrup

Hypersensitivity to Citralka Syrup is a contraindication. In addition, Citralka Syrup should not be used if you have the following conditions:

Composition and Active Ingredients

Citralka Syrup is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)
Please note that this medicine may be available in various strengths for each active ingredient listed above.

Packages and Strengths

Citralka Syrup is available in the following packages and strengths
Citralka Syrup - Packages: 100 ml
Citralka Syrup - Strengths: 100ML

Frequently asked Questions

  • Is Citralka Syrup safe to use when pregnant?
    No
  • Is Citralka Syrup safe while breastfeeding?
    No
  • Can Citralka Syrup be used for treatment of urinary tract infection and treatment of burning micturition?
    Yes, treatment of urinary tract infection and treatment of burning micturition are among the most common reported uses for Citralka Syrup. Please do not use Citralka Syrup for treatment of urinary tract infection and treatment of burning micturition without consulting first with your doctor. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as common uses for Citralka Syrup.
  • How long do I need to use Citralka Syrup before I see improvement of my conditions?
    TabletWise.com website users have reported same day and 1 day as the most common time it takes before they saw improvements in their conditions. These times may not be reflective of what you may experience or how you should use this medicine. Please consult with your doctor to check how long do you need to use Citralka Syrup. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as time for effectiveness for Citralka Syrup.
  • At what frequency do I need to use Citralka Syrup?
    TabletWise.com website users have reported once a day and twice a day as the most common frequency of using Citralka Syrup. Please follow your doctor's advice on how often you need to Citralka Syrup. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as frequency of using Citralka Syrup.
  • Should I use Citralka Syrup empty stomach, before food or after food?
    TabletWise.com website users have most commonly reported using Citralka Syrup after food. However, this may not be reflective of how you should use this medicine. Please follow your doctor's advice on how you should use this medicine. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as timing of using Citralka Syrup.
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when using this product?
    If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Citralka Syrup medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies drowsiness side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using Citralka Syrup. Always consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.
  • Is this medicine or product addictive or habit forming?
    Most medicines don't come with a potential for addiction or abuse. Usually, the government's categorizes medicines that can be addictive as controlled substances. Examples include schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US. Please consult the product package to make sure that the medicine does not belong to such special categorizations of medicines. Lastly, do not self-medicate and increase your body's dependence to medicines without the advice of a doctor.
  • Can i stop using this product immediately or do I have to slowly wean off the use?
    Some medicines need to be tapered or cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. Please consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body, health and other medications that you may be using.

Other important Information on Citralka Syrup

Missing a dose

In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.

Overdosage of Citralka Syrup

  • Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of Citralka Syrup, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.
  • Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the same condition or it seems that they may have similar conditions. This may lead to overdosage.
  • Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more information.

Storage of Citralka Syrup

  • Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
  • Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Citralka Syrup.

Expired Citralka Syrup

  • Taking a single dose of expired Citralka Syrup is unlikely to produce an adverse event. However, please discuss with your primary health provider or pharmacist for proper advice or if you feel unwell or sick. Expired drug may become ineffective in treating your prescribed conditions. To be on the safe side, it is important not to use expired drugs. If you have a chronic illness that requires taking medicine constantly such as heart condition, seizures, and life-threatening allergies, you are much safer keeping in touch with your primary health care provider so that you can have a fresh supply of unexpired medications.

Dosage Information

Please consult your physician or pharmacist or refer to the product package.

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Last updated date

This page was last updated on 9/27/2020.
This page provides information for Citralka Syrup Product in English.
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