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Alkanil is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alkanil is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Alkanil safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Alkanil in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Alkanil safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Alkanil on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Alkanil will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Alkanil on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Alkanil on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Alkanil on the Liver?
Information about safety of Alkanil for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Alkanil on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Alkanil on the heart have been reported.
Alkanil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alkanil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Yes, Alkanil causes difficulty in breathing (dyspnoea) in some cases but this occurs very rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. This is caused by the increased concentrations of sodium bicarbonate ions in blood and increased pH levels this leads to decrease in breathing rate (respiratory rate). If you are experiencing excessive difficulty in breathing then discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
Yes, Alkanil causes stomach cramps, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience severe stomach cramps after taking this drug then discuss it with your doctor immediately.
Alkanil contains disodium Hydrogen Citrate (an alkalinizing agent) which is metabolized into bicarbonate. Bicarbonate causes an increase in pH of urine (alkalinizes urine) by promoting the excretion of free bicarbonate ions, this leads to increase in solubility of cysteine which is present in the urine and this results in ionization of uric acid into more soluble urate ion. In this way Alkanil works and helps the body to get rid of excessive uric acid.
Yes, Alkanil is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as flatulence, diarrhoea, and tiredness. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Long-term use of Alkanil along with inadequate intake of electrolytes may cause low potassium in your body by increasing the excretion of potassium in the urine. This can result in symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, and tiredness.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
