Alkasol

Composition of Alkasol

Alkasol contains Disodium Hydrogen Citrate. It belongs to the Urinary alkalinising agent (alkaline citrate/bicarbonate salts) class of medicines.

Uses of Alkasol

• Urinary alkaliser used to relieve burning urination and symptoms associated with acidic urine (e.g.
• dysuria in urinary tract infections) and to help prevent/treat certain types of kidney stones where urine alkalinisation is advised.

Key benefits

• Relieves burning during urination
• Helps neutralise acidic urine
• Supports management/prevention of uric acid kidney stones
• Reduces urinary irritation in UTI adjunct therapy

How Alkasol works

Urinary alkalinisers raise urine pH by providing alkaline salts/bicarbonate, which reduces acidity of urine. This can ease irritation and burning during urination and may reduce formation of uric acid/cystine stones when urine is kept less acidic.

How to take Alkasol

Oral liquid. Dilute the measured dose in a glass of water and take after meals, as advised by the doctor. Maintain adequate fluid intake unless restricted; follow prescribed frequency and duration.

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 Alkasol

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

• Nausea
• vomiting
• stomach upset
• belching
• abdominal discomfort
• diarrhoea
• increased thirst

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 Alkasol

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in kidney disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, edema, or if on a sodium/potassium restricted diet (depending on salts). Do not use for prolonged periods without medical advice. Seek medical help if severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, blood in urine, fever, or symptoms of UTI persist/worsen. Monitor electrolytes if used regularly. Not a substitute for antibiotics when infection is present.

Do not take Alkasol 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 affect absorption/excretion of pH-dependent medicines; separate from other oral medicines by 2 hours. Use caution with ACE inhibitors/ARBs, potassium-sparing diuretics (risk of high potassium if potassium salts present), diuretics/corticosteroids (electrolyte imbalance), lithium (reduced clearance with alkalinisation), methenamine (reduced effect), salicylates (altered excretion).

How to store Alkasol

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Keep bottle tightly closed and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Alkasol

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:

STADMED (P) LTD

Therapeutic class:

Urinary alkaliser

Drug class:

Urinary alkalinising agent (alkaline citrate/bicarbonate salts)