Citric Acid

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.


Adult Dose
Dose: 5 to 15 ml
Single Dose: 10 (10)
Frequency: 6 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Natural origin. . The Molecular Weight of Citric Acid is 192.10.
Contraindications
'Citric Acid is contraindicated in conditions like Addison''s disease,Oliguria,Renal impairment.'
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Citric Acid are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Local irritation, Erosion of teeth.
Indications
Citric Acid is primarily indicated in conditions like Urinary alkalinization.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Citric Acid was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Soln
Warnings
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.
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