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Alkawin 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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Is the use of Alkawin safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Alkawin on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Alkawin safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Alkawin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Alkawin is unavailable.
What is the effect of Alkawin on the Kidneys?
Alkawin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alkawin on the Liver?
Information about safety of Alkawin for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Alkawin on the Heart?
Alkawin has very mild side effects on the heart.
Alkawin 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 Alkawin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alkawin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Alkawin.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Alkawin since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Alkawin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alkawin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Alkawin
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Alkawin together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alkawin
Information about the interaction of Alkawin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Alkawin 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 Alkawin works and helps the body to get rid of excessive uric acid.
Alkawin 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.
Yes, Alkawin 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.
Yes, Alkawin can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Take it as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food but you are advised to take it after food with plenty of water to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with hypocalcemia and renal disease.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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