Alkasol Liquid 100 ml is a urinary alkaliser indicated for the treatment of renal tubular acidosis, gout and kidney stones. Kidney stones are small, hard deposits made up of calcium, phosphate and other minerals/acid salts that stick together in concentrated urine. Renal tubular acidosis is a condition in which the kidneys fail to excrete acids into the urine; this causes the blood to remain too acidic.
Alkasol Liquid 100 ml contains disodium hydrogen citrate, which metabolises to bicarbonate and increases the excretion of free bicarbonate ions; this increases the solubility of cysteine in the urine and ionises uric acid to soluble urate ion. This helps in increasing the urinary pH, thereby makes the urine less acidic.
You are advised to take Alkasol Liquid 100 ml for as long as your doctor has suggested it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, tiredness, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Consult your doctor before taking Alkasol Liquid 100 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Alkasol Liquid 100 ml. It is not known if Alkasol Liquid 100 ml affects your ability to drive; drive only if you are alert. Talk to a doctor before giving Alkasol Liquid 100 ml to children. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
BENEFITS OF ALKASOL ORAL SOLUTION
Alkasol Oral Solution is used to prevent and treat gout. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in your body. When the level becomes too high, crystals may form in and around certain joints and your kidneys. This can cause sudden and severe pain, redness, warmth, and swelling. This medicine works by preventing crystals from forming and reducing the levels of uric acid in your blood. This makes it less likely that you will suffer the symptoms and make them milder if you do have them. It is usually for long-term treatment and should be taken regularly until the dose is completed.
Alkasol Oral Solution helps to treat and prevent the formation of kidney stones. It inhibits stone formation and breaks up small stones that are beginning to form. This medicine helps to form a protective coating on the existing stones and helps prevent other particles from sticking to their surface and becoming bigger in size. Keep taking Alkasol Oral Solution as prescribed to get the most benefit. Eat citrus-rich fruits such as lemons, oranges, etc., and drink adequate amounts of fluids to prevent the formation of kidney stones.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ALKASOL ORAL SOLUTION
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
HOW TO USE ALKASOL ORAL SOLUTION
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Alkasol Oral Solution may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW ALKASOL ORAL SOLUTION WORKS
Alkasol Oral Solution is a urine alkalizer. It works by increasing the pH of urine which makes it less acidic. This helps the kidneys get rid of excess uric acid, thereby preventing gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Drug Warnings
Do not take Alkasol Liquid 100 ml if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium), hypocalcaemia (low blood calcium levels), high blood pressure, oedema, increased alkalinity in the blood, urinary tract infection, or kidney dysfunction. Consult your doctor before taking Alkasol Liquid 100 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Alkasol Liquid 100 ml. It is not known if Alkasol Liquid 100 ml affects your ability to drive; drive only if you are alert. Talk to a doctor before giving Alkasol Liquid 100 ml to children.
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