Potassium Magnesium Citrate
About Potassium Magnesium Citrate
Potassium Magnesium Citrate is used to prevent kidney stones. It is freely available over the counter. It is administered orally.
You should follow the doctor's instructions carefully. You should take the tablets with meals, and should directly swallow them without chewing. Take the medication regularly, at the same time each day, for maximum benefits. Inform your doctor about the other medications that you are taking. This medicine should not be taken if there is a significant rise in potassium levels, a significant fall in blood haematocrit or a significant rise in creatinine levels.
Side effects of Potassium Magnesium Citrate include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain. Inform your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms: abdominal swelling, constipation, bloody stools, breathing problems. If the doctor prescribes aspirin along with Potassium Magnesium Citrate, take it. Do not overdose. Avoid potassium sparing diuretics as that may lead to severe hyperkalemia. Potassium Magnesium Citrate is contraindicated for patients suffering from active urinary tract infections, improperly or insufficiently functioning kidneys, gastrointestinal obstructions, peptic ulcers, and for patients in whom there may be a delay or an arrest in the passage of the tablet through the oesophageal tract.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Nephrologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Potassium Magnesium Citrate
Nutritional Deficiencies
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Nephrologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Potassium Magnesium Citrate ?
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Nephrologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Potassium Magnesium Citrate
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Noculi 978mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Nephrologist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Potassium Magnesium Citrate
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Potassium Magnesium Citrate as ingredient
- Noculi 978Mg Tablet
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Gushout Tablet
La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Nephrologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication is comprised of Potassium citrate and Magnesium citrate in combination. The former one aids in making the urine less acidic. This helps to excrete uric acid helping kidney, thus preventing kidney stones and gout. The latter constituent is included as a mineral supplement. When taken orally get metabolized into citrate and absorbed to increase the alkaline load.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Nephrologist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Potassium Magnesium Citrate ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
Lefrhum 20Mg Tablet
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nullPenicitin 250Mg Capsule
nullLefron 10Mg Tablet
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