Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for CITRO SODA GRANNULES POWDER and its Constituents
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Technical Classification
- 8 Prescription Statistics
- 8.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 8.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 8.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 8.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 8.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 8.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 8.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 8.8 Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
- 9 Available Alternatives for CITRO SODA GRANNULES POWDER
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Overview
CITRO SODA GRANNULES POWDER is an Over-the-counter (OTC) drug.CITRO SODA GRANNULES POWDER is composed of: TARTARIC ACID (22.25 ), CITRIC ACID (17.88 ), SODIUM CITRATE (15.75 )
Sodium Citrate is used for clear mucus from lungs.Sodium Citrate is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out.
Usage
SODIUM CITRATE is generally used to treat: Urinary CalculiSODIUM CITRATE can address symptoms like: Back Pain, Abdomen Pain, Pain With Urination, Nausea, Vomit, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Frequent Urination, Body Excessive Sweating
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 3yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
CITRO SODA GRANNULES POWDER is generally taken After Food.Precautions for CITRO SODA GRANNULES POWDER and its Constituents
- Do not use sodium citrate enema excessively as long term use of this medicine may lead to diarrhea and fluid loss.
- Sodium citrate should be taken after meals to prevent stomach or intestinal side effects.
- Do not take if you are allergic to sodium citrate or any of its ingredients.
- Do not give to patients with diabetes, heart or kidney disease, high blood pressure (hypertension), sugar intolerance,Addison’s disease ,aluminium toxicity or patients on a low salt (sodium) diet.
- Do not give to patients with inflammatory digestive tract or bowel diseases (e.g. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis).
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Common Side-Effects
SODIUM CITRATE : Diarrhoea, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Nausea, Vomit, Loose MotionTechnical Classification
SODIUM CITRATE is categorized as:- LAXATIVES / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS
- URINARY PH MODIFIERS / GENITOURINARY TRACT AGENTS
Prescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
3 Times Daily | 72% |
2 Times Daily | 19% |
How long was it prescribed?
5 Days | 64% |
3 Days | 26% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
5 to 12yrs | 1% |
12 to 18yrs | 1% |
18 to 35yrs | 59% |
35 to 50yrs | 16% |
50 to 60yrs | 6% |
60 to 70yrs | 13% |
70yrs and above | 2% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
Females | 87% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
Gynaecologist | 88% |
Oncologist | 11% |
Gynaecologist And Obstetrician | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
URISPAS TAB | 25% |
PYRIDIUM 100MG TAB | 18% |
CRANMED TAB | 14% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
URINE C/S (MICROBIOLOGY) | 50% |
URINE R/M (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 40% |
CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 11% |
Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
Plenty of fluids (Diet) | 13% |
Available Alternatives for CITRO SODA GRANNULES POWDER
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
CITRO SODA GRANNULES POWDER | INR 14.28 for 1 SACHET | SODIUM BICARBONATE 44.03 MG, TARTARIC ACID 22.25 , CITRIC ACID 17.88 , SODIUM CITRATE 15.75 |