✕
Free ₹200 worth HealthCash on app
Use HealthCash to order medicines, health products & much more
Confused about any medicine? Just ask Practo AIFREE
50000+ health queries resolved in last month
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Description
Alkasol liquid is a medicine that contains Disodium hydrogen citrate. It is mainly used for the treatment of urinary tract infections, painful or difficult urination, kidney stones, urinary acidosis and gout. Alkasol liquid works by removing excess uric acid from the blood through urine.
Alkasol liquid shows some side effects like diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, increased urination and tiredness. If any of these symptoms do not resolve with time or worsen, consult your doctor for a dose adjustment or alternative treatment. The most common side effect of Alkasol liquid is stomach pain, inform your doctor if it stays for a long duration.
Alkasol liquid is usually taken after a meal with plenty of water or as prescribed by your doctor. The effect of this medicine can be seen quickly. Alkasol liquid is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women as there is not enough safety and efficacy data available. It is also not recommended in people with severe kidney impairment.
QUICK LINKS:
Substitutes
List of substitutes for Alkasol liquid
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Alkasol liquid
Diarrhoea
Nausea and vomiting
Tiredness
Frequent urge to urinate
Unpleasant taste
Stomach cramps
Excessive air or gas in stomach
Change in mood
Uses of Alkasol liquid
What is it prescribed for?
Kidney stones
Kidney stones are a small, hard deposit of minerals and acid salts that stick together in concentrated urine. They can be painful when passing through the urinary tract, but usually do not cause permanent damage. The most common symptom is severe pain usually in the side of your abdomen, which is often associated with nausea. Alkasol liquid is used for the treatment of uric acid and calcium oxalate kidney stones. It is also used to dissolve kidney stones in people with renal tubular acidosis, a condition that occurs when the kidneys fail to remove acids into the urine.
Urinary tract infection
Urinary tract infections are more common in women. These infections are observed in any part of the urinary system (kidneys, bladder or urethra). A bladder infection may cause pelvic pain, increased urge to urinate, pain with urination and blood in the urine. A kidney infection may cause back pain, nausea, vomiting and fever. Alkasol liquid makes the urine more alkaline and thereby helps to prevent bacterial growth and relieves the discomfort due to urinary tract infections.
Painful urination
Painful urination is a condition in which there is discomfort while urinating. The most common cause of painful urination is swelling of the lower urinary tract that is caused by bacterial infections. Alkasol liquid helps to relieve painful or difficult urination by preventing bacterial growth.
Gout
Gout is a form of arthritis characterised by severe pain, redness and tenderness in joints. Pain and swelling occur when too much uric acid crystallises and deposits in your joints, most often in the big toe. Alkasol liquid reduces the levels of uric acid in your blood, prevents the formation of crystals at joints, thus it treats gout.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The exact amount of time required for Alkasol liquid to show its action is not known. However, due to its simple mechanism of action, it starts working within few minutes after intake.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Alkasol liquid remains active in the body is 4-6 hours.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Alkasol liquid.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Alkasol liquid is not recommended for use during pregnancy as no sufficient data is available to understand its effect on the safety of your foetus. Your doctor prescribes this medicine only if possible benefits outweigh the risks.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Alkasol liquid is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary since there is no exact data available to understand its effect on the safety of your infant. Discuss with your doctor all the risks and benefits associated with it before taking this medicine.
Allergy
Avoid taking Alkasol liquid if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if there is any history of allergy to fexofenadine. If you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling, dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc. inform your doctor and seek immediate medical attention
Hyperkalaemia
Hyperkalaemia is a condition in which there are high potassium levels in the blood. Potassium is critical to the functioning of nerve and muscle cells, including those in your heart. Alkasol liquid is not recommended for use if you are with hyperkalaemia due to the increased risk of severe side effects.
Severe kidney disease
Alkasol liquid is not recommended for use if you have severe kidney impairment due to the risk of worsening the condition. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Alkasol liquid is not recommended for use during pregnancy as no sufficient data is available to understand its effect on the safety of your foetus. Your doctor prescribes this medicine only if possible benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast-feeding
Alkasol liquid is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary since there is no exact data available to understand its effect on the safety of your infant. Discuss with your doctor all the risks and benefits associated with it before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Stomach disorders
Alkasol liquid should be used with extreme caution if you have stomach disorders, due to the risk of having a colonic perforation (hole in the large intestine). Your clinical condition needs to be closely monitored while receiving this medicine. You should ask your doctor for appropriate dose adjustments or alternate medicine if required.
Liver impairment
Alkasol liquid should be used with caution if you have liver impairment as this medicine is broken down in the liver that can increase the risk of worsening your condition. Your clinical condition needs to be closely monitored while receiving this medicine. You should ask your doctor for appropriate dose adjustments or alternate medicine if required.
Dehydration
Alkasol liquid should be used with extreme caution in acute dehydration as alkalinizing agents containing sodium can change the water balance in your body. Your clinical condition needs to be closely monitored while receiving this medicine. You should ask your doctor for appropriate dose adjustments or alternate medicine if required.
Other medicines
Alkasol liquid may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe side effects. Hence, it is advised that inform your doctor about the current medicines you are using including herbs and supplements, before starting treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
If you have missed a dose of Alkasol liquid then take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
If you have consumed more than the prescribed dose of Alkasol liquid then seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor immediately.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Tetracyclines
Methotrexate
Barbiturates
Disease interactions
Kidney disease
Alkasol liquid should be administered with extreme caution if you have compromised kidney function as it changes the acid-base balance of the system, which affects the functioning of your kidneys. Your kidney function, acid/base balance and electrolytes should be monitored while receiving this medicine. Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe some alternative based on your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Alkasol liquid exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. Take plenty of water while taking this medicine.
Shake the bottle well before measuring the dose. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label.
Avoid foods like beets, chocolate, spinach, rhubarb, tea, and most nuts (which are rich in oxalate), which can contribute to kidney stones when taking Alkasol liquid.
Do not stop the use of Alkasol liquid without consulting your doctor. Inform your doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Acidic urine is more prone to bacterial infections. Alkasol liquid makes your urine more alkaline by removing excess uric acid in the blood and urine and reduces the chances of urinary tract infection by inhibiting the growth of bacteria in the tract. It helps your kidneys to get rid of excess uric acid, thereby prevents gout and kidney stones.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Alkalizers, Urinary pH modifiers
Schedule
Schedule H
Vibcare Pharma. 2021. Disodium Hydrogen Citrate | VIBTRAL - Vibcare Pharma. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 4 August 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Disodium citrate. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 4 August 2021].
Drugs.ncats.io. 2021. NCATS Inxight: Drugs — DISODIUM HYDROGEN CITRATE. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 4 August 2021].
Labeling.pfizer.com. 2021. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 10 August 2021].
Related Questions
Question:
Just want to know that Is alkasol syrup safe during pregnancy or while conceiveing .. ... plz rply
Answer from Dr. Falak Chowdhary
Connect with me for online consultation for details BeBorn Gynecology Santacruz ...more
Question:
Hlo dr, can i take alkasol syrup without gas medicine like pan 40...and how long to take alkasol syr...more
Answer from Dr. Nishant Kumar Jaiswal
Medication under prescription is advisable
Question:
After how many days of opening the seal of alkasol syrp we can use it , can I use after 6month of op...more
Answer from Dr. Ashish Sharma
Depends upon expiary date of it.
Question:
Can i take alkasol syrup and monocef-o tablet at the same time . i have Urinary Infection and doctor...more
Answer from Dr. Manikantan
U can take.
Question:
UTF after sex, end of period. Using alkasol from last 2 days 10 ml thrice in a day but again not wor...more
Answer from Dr. Sunita Kothari
Hello UTI is very troublesome as infection grow very fast and there can be haema...more
Information on this page was last updated on 7 Oct 2021
Disclaimer
We’ve made all possible efforts to ensure that the information provided here is accurate, up-to-date and complete, however, it should not be treated as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Practo only provides reference source for common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. The absence of a warning for any drug or combination thereof, should not be assumed to indicate that the drug or combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for any given patient. Practo does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information provided above. If you have any doubts about your medication then we strongly recommend that you consult with your doctor, nurse or healthcare provider. See detailed T&C here.