Manufacturer
Abio
Contents
Per 4 g Na bicarbonate 1.76 g, Na citrate 0.63 g, anhydrous citric acid 0.72 g, tartaric acid 0.89 g
Indication
Urinary alkalinization; treatment of mild UTI; symptomatic relief of dysuria and gastric hyperacidity; adjuvant in gout treatment with uricosurics and allopurinol, to enhance the action of certain antibiotics especially sulfonamides.
Instruction
May be taken with or without food: Dissolve in 200 mL of water. Drink after the effervescence has settled down to avoid eructation.
Drug interaction
Concurrent use of antacids may result in systemic alkalosis, may promote development of Ca stones and cause hypernatraemia; concurrent use of Al-containing antacids may increase Al absorption possibly resulting in acute Al toxicity. Citrates may reduce solubility of quinolones in the urine; patients should be observed for signs of crystalluria and nephrotoxicity. Salicylates may increase the urinary excretion and decrease therapeutic effects of salicylates.
Malaysia
