Citrakool Syrup

Written By Dr. Shreya Gupta, MDS (Oral Pathology & Microbiology), BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 08 Nov 2024 | 01:00 AM (IST)

Citrakool Syrup is a medicine used in the treatment of gout and kidney stones. It stops the production of uric acid in the body and reduces the episodes of gout attack and prevent kidney stones.

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100 ml Syrup

General Information

Contains

Disodium Hydrogen Citrate (1.25gm)

Marketer

Positive Medicare Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Citrakool Syrup can be taken with or without food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until your doctor tells you it is alright to stop.

The most common side effect of this medicine is stomach pain. It may also cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, frequent urge to urinate, and tiredness. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms by reducing the dose or prescribing an alternative medicine.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Also tell your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor first before taking this medicine.

Uses of Citrakool Syrup

Benefits of Citrakool Syrup

Treatment of Gout
Citrakool Syrup 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.

Treatment of Kidney stone
Citrakool Syrup 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 Citrakool Syrup 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 Citrakool Syrup

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

Common side effects of Citrakool

Stomach pain
Tiredness
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Frequent urge to urinate

How to use Citrakool Syrup

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. Citrakool Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Citrakool Syrup works

Citrakool Syrup 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.

All substitutes for Citrakool Syrup

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Citrakool Syrup should be taken after meals along with a glass full of water or fruit juice to avoid stomach upset.
Keep taking it as suggested by the doctor to get the most benefits.
You might experience stomach pain while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if it bothers you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Citrakool Syrup should be taken after meals along with a glass full of water or fruit juice to avoid stomach upset.
Keep taking it as suggested by the doctor to get the most benefits.
You might experience stomach pain while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if it bothers you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Citrakool Syrup. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Citrakool Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Citrakool Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Citrakool Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Citrakool Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Citrakool Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Citrakool Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Citrakool with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Chlorthalidone+Efonidipine (oral)

Interaction between these drugs observed under oral administration. Mild Dizziness

Frequently asked questions

How do you use Citrakool Syrup?

Citrakool Syrup should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake the bottle well before each use. Mix it in a glass of water or juice as advised by your doctor. Avoid taking Citrakool Syrup on an empty stomach if diarrhea occurs. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine to avoid stomach upset.

How long does it take to work?

Citrakool Syrup taken few minutes to start working and its effect lasts for around four to six hours. Do not skip doses and use it for the duration prescribed by your doctor for maximum benefits.

What if I overdose?

Taking Citrakool Syrup in more quantity as recommended by your doctor, will not help you recover faster. However, it may only expose you to increased side effects only. Therefore, it is advised that you take it as per the directions given by your doctor and do not double the dose, even if you forget to take your usual dose.

What is the function of Citrakool Syrup?

Citrakool Syrup is a urine alkaliser that decreases the production of uric acid. Therefore, it helps in the treatment and prevention of kidney stones and gout.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Tricarboxylic Acids Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Action Class

Uricosuric agent-gout

Related lab tests

Calcium

Creatinine

Creatinine - Spot

Uric Acid

Urine Routine & Microscopy

References

Patient concerns

Right kidney stone, left kidney stone

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

you need to consult a Urologist for stone removal

Both Kidney stone 2.5cm.himoglobin 6.4

Dr. Praveen Pushkar

Urology

2.5 cm kidney stone needs surgery

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Marketer details

Name: Positive Medicare Pvt Ltd
Address: nh 21, near j.p hospital, zirakpur, punjab 140603

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Citrakool Syrup. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

Citrakool Syrup

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Citrakool Syrup

Benefits of Citrakool Syrup

Side effects of Citrakool Syrup

How to use Citrakool Syrup

How Citrakool Syrup works

All substitutes for Citrakool Syrup

Algen 1.25gm Syrup

Uriscot Syrup

Citrasure Syrup

Alkanem D 1.25gm Syrup

Sb Citral 1.25gm Syrup

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Chlorthalidone+Efonidipine (oral)

Frequently asked questions

How do you use Citrakool Syrup?

How long does it take to work?

What if I overdose?

What is the function of Citrakool Syrup?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Calcium

Creatinine

Creatinine - Spot

Uric Acid

Urine Routine & Microscopy

References

Patient concerns

Right kidney stone, left kidney stone

Both Kidney stone 2.5cm.himoglobin 6.4

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