Alka Shot Syrup

Composition of Alka Shot Syrup

Alka Shot Syrup contains Potassium Citrate (1100mg/5ml) + Magnesium Citrate (375mg/5ml) + Vitamin B6 (20mg/5ml). It belongs to the Antacid / Gastric alkaliniser class of medicines.

Uses of Alka Shot Syrup

• Relief of acidity
• heartburn
• indigestion
• sour stomach and gas; alkaliniser for hyperacidity.

Key benefits

• Relieves heartburn
• Reduces acidity and sour stomach
• Improves indigestion discomfort
• Helps reduce gas/bloating

How Alka Shot Syrup works

It acts as an antacid/alkaliniser that neutralizes excess stomach acid and raises gastric pH. This reduces irritation of the stomach/food pipe lining and provides symptomatic relief from burning and discomfort.

How to take Alka Shot Syrup

Oral syrup. Shake well before use. Take the measured dose after meals and/or at bedtime, or as directed by a physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose; keep a gap of at least 2 hours from other medicines.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can disturb the body's salt balance and cause stomach upset. It can cause vomiting and stomach pain, and with iron can be dangerous, especially in children. It is unlikely to cause serious harm, because the body passes surplus B vitamins out in the urine. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Alka Shot Syrup

Most side effects of Alka Shot are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• constipation
• diarrhoea
• stomach cramps
• belching
• bloating

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Alka Shot Syrup

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in kidney disease, heart failure, hypertension, or patients on sodium-restricted diets (some antacids contain sodium). Prolonged or excessive use may cause electrolyte imbalance or rebound acidity. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist beyond 7 days, if you have severe abdominal pain, vomiting blood, black stools, or unintended weight loss. Not a substitute for evaluation of chronic GERD/ulcer disease.

Do not take Alka Shot if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with significant kidney disease or a high blood potassium level, without medical advice.

Interactions with other medicines

May reduce absorption of tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, iron salts, levothyroxine, digoxin; separate by 2–4 hours. If it contains aluminium/magnesium, caution with other magnesium/aluminium products; if it contains sodium bicarbonate/citrate, caution with drugs affected by urine pH.

How to store Alka Shot Syrup

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Keep the bottle tightly closed. Do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Alka Shot Syrup

Drink two to three litres of water a day unless your doctor has restricted fluids. Do not delay seeing a doctor if symptoms persist. Take it with food unless the pack says otherwise. Have deficiencies confirmed and rechecked by blood test rather than supplementing indefinitely. A supplement corrects a deficiency; it is not a general energy tonic. If you are on it for nerve symptoms, keep your review appointment so the underlying cause is looked for.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CORONA REMEDIES PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antacid / Anti-ulcer (symptomatic relief)

Drug class:

Antacid / Gastric alkaliniser