K-Cit Oral Solution

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:08 AM (IST)

K-Cit Oral Solution is a combination medicine that is used in the treatment of kidney stones. It prevents further formation of kidney stones by raising the pH of urine and prevents the formation, growth, and aggregation of crystals in the kidneys.

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Size:

200 ml Oral Solution

₹125 MRP ₹129.253% off

General Information

Contains

Citric Acid (334mg/5ml)+ Potassium Citrate (1100mg/5ml)

Marketer

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

Storage

Store below 25°C

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Product introduction

K-Cit Oral Solution should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Check the label before use. Do not take this medicine more than the recommended dose. It is better to take this medicine at a fixed time.

Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicine or have any known allergy to this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain.

Usually, these symptoms are well tolerated and are for a short duration. However, if these symptoms persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or suffering from any other disease.

Uses of K Cit Oral Solution

Treatment of Kidney stone

Benefits of K Cit Oral Solution

Treatment of Kidney stone
K-Cit Oral Solution is combination medicine that helps in the treatment and prevents 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 its surface and becoming bigger in size.
Keep taking it as prescribed to get the most benefit. Eat citrus rich fruits such as lemons, oranges etc., and drink adequate amounts of fluids to prevent formation of kidney stones.

Side effects of K Cit 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

Common side effects of K Cit

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach pain

How to use K Cit 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. K-Cit Oral Solution is to be taken with food.

How K Cit Oral Solution works

K-Cit Oral Solution is a combination of two medicines: Citric Acid and Potassium Citrate, which prevents kidney stones. It raises urine pH and prevents the formation, growth and aggregation of crystals in the kidneys, thereby preventing stones.

Quick tips

K-Cit Oral Solution is prescribed for the treatment of kidney stones.
Take adequate water or fluids while taking K-Cit Oral Solution to prevent kidney stones.
You can also include citric acid-rich food in your diet like grapefruit, oranges, lemons, or limes to prevent kidney stones.
Inform your doctor if you have any kidney or heart disease or high potassium levels in your blood.
K-Cit Oral Solution is prescribed for the treatment of kidney stones.
Take adequate water or fluids while taking K-Cit Oral Solution to prevent kidney stones.
You can also include citric acid-rich food in your diet like grapefruit, oranges, lemons, or limes to prevent kidney stones.
Inform your doctor if you have any kidney or heart disease or high potassium levels in your blood.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with K-Cit Oral Solution. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of K-Cit Oral Solution during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of K-Cit Oral Solution during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

K-Cit Oral Solution does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

K-Cit Oral Solution should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of K-Cit Oral Solution may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of K-Cit Oral Solution may not be advised in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of K-Cit Oral Solution in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of K-Cit Oral Solution?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Can the use of K-Cit Oral Solution cause diarrhea?

Yes, K-Cit Oral Solution can cause diarrhea. Taking K-Cit Oral Solution with water or juice, and after the meals can help prevent diarrhea. Talk to your doctor if diarrhea persists.

What happens if I have taken an overdose of K-Cit Oral Solution?

If you overdose on K-Cit Oral Solution, go to the doctor immediately. Overdosing may result in high potassium levels in blood, which is life-threatening. Its symptoms are nausea, vomiting, tiredness, numbness, irregular heartbeat, trouble breathing and paralysis.

Will a higher than the recommended dose of K-Cit Oral Solution be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended doses do not relieve your symptoms, please consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Related lab tests

Calcium

Uric Acid

Urine Routine & Microscopy

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User feedback

Patients taking K-Cit Oral Solution

Thrice A Day

40%

Twice A Day

40%

Once A Day

15%

Alternate Day

What are you using K Cit Oral Solution for?

Infections

60%

Others

40%

How much was the improvement?

Average

100%

What were the side-effects while using K-Cit Oral Solution?

No Side Effect

100%

How do you take K Cit Oral Solution?

With food

100%

Please rate K-Cit Oral Solution on price

Not Expensive

100%

Patient concerns

I have gall bladder stone and kidney stone .I take medicine(K CIT syrup) of kidney stone .i want to know name of the medicine of gall bladder stone.kindly help me.

Dr. Kamal Rijhwani

Physician

Only solution to gall stone is removal of gall bladder by surgery

my son kidney infection, one k

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

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Marketer details

Name: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Address: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Village Malpur, P.O.Bhud, Baddi, Dist. Solan, H.P.

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Country of origin: India

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K-Cit Oral Solution

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of K Cit Oral Solution

Benefits of K Cit Oral Solution

Side effects of K Cit Oral Solution

How to use K Cit Oral Solution

How K Cit Oral Solution works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of K-Cit Oral Solution?

Can the use of K-Cit Oral Solution cause diarrhea?

What happens if I have taken an overdose of K-Cit Oral Solution?

Will a higher than the recommended dose of K-Cit Oral Solution be more effective?

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Related lab tests

Calcium

Uric Acid

Urine Routine & Microscopy

References

User feedback

Patients taking K-Cit Oral Solution

What are you using K Cit Oral Solution for?

How much was the improvement?

What were the side-effects while using K-Cit Oral Solution?

How do you take K Cit Oral Solution?

Please rate K-Cit Oral Solution on price

Patient concerns

I have gall bladder stone and kidney stone .I take medicine(K CIT syrup) of kidney stone .i want to know name of the medicine of gall bladder stone.kindly help me.

my son kidney infection, one k

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