Acitrol: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Acitrol Benefits & Uses

Acitrol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Kidney Stones

Other Benefits

Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)

Acitrol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Acitrol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acitrol is used -

Moderate

Hypersensitivity
Gastrointestinal discomfort

Mild

Weakness

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)

Acitrol Related Warnings

Is the use of Acitrol safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Acitrol will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Acitrol safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Acitrol for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Acitrol on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Acitrol on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Acitrol on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Acitrol on the liver, information on safety of Acitrol for liver is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Acitrol on the Heart?

Side effects of Acitrol rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Acitrol with Other Drugs

Acitrol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Quinidine

Amphetamine

Amphetamine Tablet

Ephedrine

Tetracycline

Acitrol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acitrol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Edema

Frequently asked Questions about Acitrol

Is this Acitrol habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Acitrol.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Acitrol does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Acitrol is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Acitrol is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Acitrol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acitrol

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Acitrol together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Acitrol

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Acitrol and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Acitrol

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Acitrol cure Urinary tract infections?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

No, Acitrol does not cure UTI (urinary tract infections) as it is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of drugs known as alkalinizing agents but it may decrease counts of bacteria as well as improve symptoms in case of infection. It is mainly used for the treatment of gout (a type of arthritis that occurs due to the formation and deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints). It is also used for the prevention of nephrolithiasis (kidney stones).

Question over 4 years ago

Is Acitrol an antacid?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

No, Acitrol is not an antacid. It contains sodium hydrogen citrate which belongs to the class of drugs known as alkalinizing agents. It is used for the treatment of gout (a type of arthritis that occurs due to the formation and deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints). It is also used for the prevention of nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) and treatment of acidosis (decrease in blood pH levels).

Question over 4 years ago

Is Acitrol an antibiotic?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

No, Acitrol is not an antibiotic. It contains sodium hydrogen citrate which belongs to the class of drugs known as alkalinizing agents. It is used for the treatment of gout (a type of arthritis that occurs due to the formation and deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints). Sometimes it is used along with antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Acitrol cause tiredness?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Yes, Acitrol causes tiredness but this occurs only in few cases. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind it is not known. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Acitrol without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Acitrol is a prescription drug, hence do not take it without consulting doctor to avoid unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

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Acitrol Benefits & Uses

Acitrol Dosage & How to Take

Acitrol Side Effects

Acitrol Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Acitrol with Other Drugs

Acitrol Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Acitrol

Acitrol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Acitrol

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Acitrol cure Urinary tract infections?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Question over 4 years ago

Is Acitrol an antacid?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Question over 4 years ago

Is Acitrol an antibiotic?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Acitrol cause tiredness?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Acitrol without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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