INTRODUCTION

K Cit Oral Solution is an alkalinizing agent use to treat conditions where long-term maintenance of an alkaline urine is desired such as in patients with uric acid and cystine calculi of the urinary tract, especially when the administration of sodium salts is unwanted or prohibited. Additionally, as urates tend to crystallize out of an acid urine, it is a useful adjuvant when given along with uricosuric medicines in gout therapy. It is also useful in treating the acidosis caused by some renal tubular diseases. It contains Potassium Citrate and Citric Acid as an active ingredient which is used to alkalize urine.

Potassium citrate and Citric acid acts as a systemic alkalizer which helps to make your urine less acidic. It also used to treat acidosis or prevent kidney stones or gout in affected individuals.

Take K Cit Oral Solution as advised by the physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will fix the correct dose and duration for you based upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

KEY COMPOSITION

• Potassium Citrate
• Citric Acid

THERAPEUTIC USES OF K CIT ORAL SOLUTION

• It is useful in those conditions where long-term maintenance of an alkaline urine is desired, such as in patients with uric acid and cystine calculi of the urinary tract, especially when the administration of sodium salts is unwanted or prohibited.
• Additionally, as urates tend to crystallize out of an acid urine, it is a useful adjuvant when given along with uricosuric medicines in gout therapy.
• It is also useful in treating the acidosis caused by some renal tubular diseases.

SIDE EFFECTS OF K CIT ORAL SOLUTION

Consult your doctor if you notice any unusual side effects while using K Cit Oral Solution.

SAFETY ADVICE

• Always take K Cit Oral Solution as advised by your physician
• Shake well before use. Always diluted with a glass of water. Your physician will fix the correct dose and duration for you based upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
• If any of its components cause your allergies, avoid using it.
• K Cit Oral Solution should be used with caution in pregnant women, only when clearly needed. Contact your doctor before using K Cit Oral Solution.
• K Cit Oral Solution should be used during breast feeding. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Contact your doctor before using K Cit Oral Solution.
• K Cit Oral Solution should be used with caution in patients with low calcium levels, kidney problems, heart problems, high blood pressure or stomach or intestinal bleeding.
• K Cit Oral Solution is not recommended in patients with severe renal impairment with oliguria (less urine output) or azotemia (elevation, or build-up of, nitrogenous products (BUN), creatinine in the blood), untreated Addison's disease (adrenal insufficiency), adynamia episodica hereditaria (a condition that, resembles familial periodic paralysis, is characterized by increased serum potassium levels during paralytic attacks.), acute dehydration, heat cramps, anuria (failure of the kidney to produce urine), severe muscle weakness, severe myocardial damage, and hyperkalaemia.
• Tell your physician if you have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, vitamin supplement or herbal products.

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep K Cit Oral Solution out of the reach and sight of children
• Store K Cit Oral Solution at room temperature protected away from heat.

FAQs ABOUT K CIT ORAL SOLUTION

Q. What is K Cit Oral Solution and why is it used?

A. K Cit Oral Solution is an alkalinizing agent use to treat conditions where long-term maintenance of an alkaline urine is desired such as in patients with uric acid and cystine calculi of the urinary tract, especially when the administration of sodium salts is unwanted or prohibited.

Q. How does K Cit Oral Solution work?

A. Potassium citrate and Citric acid acts as a systemic alkalizer, which combines and helps to make your urine less acidic. It also used to treat acidosis or prevent kidney stones or gout

Q. Who should avoid using K Cit Oral Solution?

A. K Cit Oral Solution is not recommended in patients with severe renal impairment with oliguria (less urine output) or azotemia (elevation, or build-up of, nitrogenous products (BUN), creatinine in the blood), untreated Addison's disease (adrenal insufficiency), adynamia episodica hereditaria (a condition that, resembles familial periodic paralysis, is characterized by increased serum potassium levels during paralytic attacks.), acute dehydration, heat cramps, anuria (failure of the kidney to produce urine), severe muscle weakness, severe myocardial damage, and/or hyperkalaemia.

Q. Can I use K Cit Oral Solution in pregnancy?

A. K Cit Oral Solution should be used with caution in pregnant women, only when clearly needed. Contact your doctor before taking K Cit Oral Solution.

Q. How K Cit Oral Solution should be stored?

A. K Cit Oral Solution should be stored at room temperature protected away from heat.

REFERENCES

1. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=ce42122f-8087-471f-b0a3-5524bdbd4526&type=display

AUTHOR DETAILS

Written By Dr. K .AZEEM HUSSAIN, B.D.S
Last updated on 10 Mar 2023 | 04:31 PM(IST)