Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup

Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup comes with the branding “LABLIZER” and is a urinary alkaliser indicated for the treatment of renal tubular acidosis, gout and kidney stones. Kidney stones are small, hard deposits made up of calcium, phosphate and other minerals/acid salts that stick together in concentrated urine. Renal tubular acidosis is a condition in which the kidneys fail to excrete acids into the urine; this causes the blood to remain too acidic.

Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup contains disodium hydrogen citrate, which metabolises to bicarbonate and increases the excretion of free bicarbonate ions; this increases the solubility of cysteine in the urine and ionises uric acid to soluble urate ion. This helps in increasing the urinary pH, thereby making the urine less acidic.

Medical Benefits

• Used to balance urine acidity
• Treats conditions like renal tubular acidosis, gout, and kidney stones
• Contains disodium hydrogen citrate
• Helps metabolize bicarbonate and remove certain ions from the body
• Increases solubility of cysteine in urine
• Converts uric acid to a soluble form
• Raises urine pH, reducing acidity
• Might aid in treating urinary tract infections

Directions For Use

• Shake the bottle well before using this medicine.
• Take it as provided by your doctor and use the measuring cup, dosing dropper, or syringe provided accordingly.

Storage

• The medication must always be kept in a cool dark place and away from direct sunlight or hot temperatures.
• Keep the lid closed properly every time it is used to keep the contents fresh and strong.
• To avoid ingestion by children, Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup should be kept out of children’s reach.

Precautions

• Notify your doctor if you have hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium), oedema, increased alkalinity in the blood, hypocalcaemia (low blood calcium levels), high blood pressure, urinary tract infection, or kidney dysfunction.
• Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Syrup.
• If you are pregnant then consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this medicine.
• Avoid taking this medicine if you have kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor before its intake.
• Ask your healthcare provider as it may interact with diuretics (furosemide), antibiotics (tetracycline), anti-arrhythmic (quinidine), adrenergic agonists (ephedrine), decongestant (pseudoephedrine), barbiturates, salicylates, and corticosteroids.

Side Effects

• Tiredness
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Abdominal discomfort
• Diarrhoea

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I continue taking this medicine if I am on a low-salt diet?

These soap bars contain sodium and therefore should not be used on a low-sodium diet or if you have high blood pressure consult your doctor.

Can I stop taking this composition once I start to feel better?

To treat the condition to its best in this case, they should continue to use it up until their doctor tells them to stop. For any kind of issue related to this, you should consult your physician in advance.

Do you have diarrhoea after taking this medicine?

Take enough water and consume foods with little complicated ingredients if it comes. If you notice blood on the toilet paper or have watery stools, you should consult a doctor. It is unwise to take an anti-diarrheal medication without consulting your physician.

Is this medication safe to be taken for treating urinary tract infections?

Consult your physician if you are using this flavonoid to treat an active urinary tract infection because taking it may make the urinary tract more alkaline causing more growth of infection-causing bacteria.