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Citric Acid

Drug #1391

Citric Acid makes the urine less acidic. Citric Acidused to dissolve urinary bladder calculi , used in the treatment of certain kidney disorders and gout and as a mild astringent.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Natural origin.

Molecular Weight: 192.1 · Solubility in Water: 1 in 0.5 · Solubility in Alcohol: 1 in 2 · Non-proprietary name: Citric Acid.

Molecular structure of Citric Acid

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

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Indications

Citric Acid is primarily indicated in conditions like Urinary alkalinization.

Contraindications

Citric Acid is contraindicated in conditions like Addison's disease, Oliguria, Renal impairment.

Dosage

Citric Acid's dosage details are as follows:

DoseSingle DoseFrequencyRouteInstructions
Adult Dosage
10 ml10 mlEvery 6hPO
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

Unknown1 interaction

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Citric Acid is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Erosion of teeth, Local irritation.

Warnings / Precautions

Dilute with water to minimize gastrointestinal (GI) injury associated with oral ingestion. Take after meals to avoid saline laxative effect. Citric acid should be given with caution to patients with low urine output and abnormal renal function because it develops hyperkalemia or alkalosis, use with caution in patients of cardiac failure, hypertension, peripheral or pulmonary edema.

Available Brands

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Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Inj
200 mg
Sachet
0.7 g/4g0.702 g/4g15 %w/w50 mg7.3 %w/w702 g/4g
Syrup
100 mg/5ml
Tabs
30 mg

Storage Conditions

Citric Acid should be stored Soln.

Drug Classification

  1. 1.29 — Drugs used in renal, bladder, and prostatic disorders

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