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

Citrahil Information

Citrahil is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Kidney Stones. Other than this, Citrahil has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Citrahil. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with Citrahil include Nausea or vomiting, Stomach ache. Some other side effects of Citrahil have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Citrahil go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Citrahil is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Citrahil has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Citrahil related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Citrahil contraindications section.

Additionally, Citrahil may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Citrahil is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Citrahil Benefits & Uses
Citrahil Dosage & How to Take
Citrahil Side Effects
Citrahil Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Citrahil with Other Drugs
Citrahil Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Citrahil
Citrahil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Citrahil Benefits & Uses

Citrahil is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Kidney Stones

Other Benefits

Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)

Citrahil 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
Adult	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for 7 - 12 years old children only, For course duration follow doctor's advice

Citrahil Related Warnings

Is the use of Citrahil safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Citrahil during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Citrahil safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Citrahil for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Citrahil on the Kidneys?

Citrahil rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Citrahil on the Liver?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Citrahil on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Citrahil on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Citrahil with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Quinidine

Amphetamine

Amphetamine Tablet

Ephedrine

Tetracycline

Citrahil Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Edema

Frequently asked Questions about Citrahil

Is this Citrahil habit forming or addictive?

Citrahil is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Citrahil since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Citrahil only on doctor's advice.

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

Citrahil is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Citrahil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Citrahil

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Citrahil, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Citrahil

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Citrahil

Question over 5 years ago

How does Citrahil work?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Citrahil 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 Citrahil works and helps the body to get rid of excessive uric acid.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Citrahil cause difficulty in breathing?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Citrahil 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Citrahil cause tiredness?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Yes, Citrahil 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

Is Citrahil safe to use?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Yes, Citrahil 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Citrahil cure Urinary tract infections?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

No, Citrahil 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).