Alkarate

Composition of Alkarate

Alkarate contains Disodium Hydrogen Citrate. It belongs to the Urinary alkaliniser / supplement class of medicines.

Uses of Alkarate

• This medicine is used in the treatment of burning during urination
• urinary tract discomfort and prevention of urinary stones.

Key benefits

• Quick relief of burning while passing urine

How Alkarate works

Disodium Hydrogen Citrate makes the urine less acidic, which eases burning and discomfort while passing urine.

How to take Alkarate

Use this medicine as your doctor has directed. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

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. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Alkarate

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

• Nausea
• Loose motions
• Stomach upset

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 Alkarate

Warnings and precautions

This eases the symptoms; it does not treat a urinary infection. See a doctor if you have fever, back or flank pain, blood in the urine, or symptoms lasting more than a couple of days — an infection needs an antibiotic. Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, heart failure or are on a salt-restricted diet; these preparations carry a sodium or potassium load.

Do not take Alkarate 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

Changing the acidity of urine affects how some medicines are cleared — tell your doctor what you take.

How to store Alkarate

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Alkarate

Drink two to three litres of water a day unless your doctor has restricted fluids. Do not delay seeing a doctor if symptoms persist.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Therapeutic class:

Urinary health agent

Drug class:

Urinary alkaliniser / supplement