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Citragal Syrup

Manufactured byGALPHA LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsDisodium Hydrogen Citrate
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Citragal Syrup 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. Citragal Syrup works by removing excess uric acid from the blood through urine. Citragal Syrup 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 Citragal Syrup is stomach pain, inform your doctor if it stays for a long duration. Citragal Syrup 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. Citragal Syrup 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.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Citragal Syrup

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Citragal Syrup

Diarrhoea

Nausea and vomiting

Tiredness

Frequent urge to urinate

Unpleasant taste

Stomach cramps

Excessive air or gas in stomach

Change in mood

Uses of Citragal Syrup

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. Citragal Syrup 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. Citragal Syrup 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. Citragal Syrup 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. Citragal Syrup 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 Citragal Syrup 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 Citragal Syrup 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 Citragal Syrup.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Citragal Syrup 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?

    Citragal Syrup 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 Citragal Syrup 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. Citragal Syrup is not recommended for use if you are with hyperkalaemia due to the increased risk of severe side effects.

Severe kidney disease

Citragal Syrup 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

Citragal Syrup 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

Citragal Syrup 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

Citragal Syrup 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

Citragal Syrup 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

Citragal Syrup 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

Citragal Syrup 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 Citragal Syrup 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 Citragal Syrup 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

Citragal Syrup 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.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Citragal Syrup 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 Citragal Syrup. Do not stop the use of Citragal Syrup without consulting your doctor. Inform your doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects.

Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Acidic urine is more prone to bacterial infections. Citragal Syrup 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

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Alkalizers, Urinary pH modifiers

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 7 Oct 2021

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