Kcit Oral Solution

Citric Acid + Potassium Citrate

1500 mg + 250 mg

Navana Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Pack size	200 ml bot
Dispensing mode
Source
Agent
Retail Price	200.00 AED

Indications

Kcit Oral Solution is used for: Prevention of gout and kidney stones, Urine alkalinization, Renal tubular acidosis

Adult Dose

Urinary Alkalinization Indicated for long-term maintenance of an alkaline urine (eg, patients with uric acid and cystine calculi of the urinary tract), especially when the administration of sodium salts is undesirable or contraindicated Usual dose: 15-30 mL PO diluted with 1 glass of water QID (after meals and at bedtime)

Child Dose

Urinary Alkalinization Indicated for long-term maintenance of an alkaline urine (eg, patients with uric acid and cystine calculi of the urinary tract), especially when the administration of sodium salts is undesirable or contraindicated Usual dose: 5-15 mL PO diluted with one-half glass of water QID (after meals and at bedtime)

Renal Dose

Administration

Dilute oral solution in water according to directions, followed by additional water, if desired Proper dilution may help prevent gastrointestinal injury associated with the oral ingestion of concentrated potassium salt preparations Palatability enhanced if chilled

Contra Indications

Severe renal impairment with oliguria or azotemia Untreated Addison's disease Adynamia episodica hereditaria Acute dehydration Heat cramps Anuria Severe myocardial damage Hyperkalemia from any cause Hypersensitivity to any ingredient

Precautions

The solution should be used with caution in patients with low urinary output. It should be diluted adequately with water to minimize the possibility of gastrointestinal injury associated with the oral ingestion of concentrated potassium salt preparations; and preferably, to take each dose after meals. Large doses may cause hyperkalemia and alkalosis, especially in the presence of renal disease.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy Not studied Lactation Not studied; unknown if normal potassium ion content of human milk affected by therapy

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Citric Acid + Potassium Citrate : Frequency Not Defined Hyperkalemia Alkalosis This solution is generally well tolerated without any unpleasant side effects when given in recommended doses to patients with normal renal function and urinary output. However, as with any alkalinizing agent, caution must be used in certain patients with abnormal renal mechanisms to avoid development of hyperkalemia or alkalosis. Potassium intoxication causes listlessness, weakness, mental confusion, tingling of the extremities, and other symptoms associated with a high concentration of potassium in the serum.

Mechanism of Action

Potassium citrate is absorbed and metabolized to potassium bicarbonate and this acts as a systemic alkalizer .

Note

Kcit 1500 mg + 250 mg Oral Solution manufactured by Navana Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Citric Acid + Potassium Citrate. Kcit is availble in Bangladesh. Farmaco BD drug index information on Kcit Oral Solution is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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