Renalex Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml is a combination of two medicines: Citric acid and Potassium citrate, primarily used to prevent gout and kidney stones and treat metabolic acidosis in patients with kidney diseases. Citric acid prevents the formation of deposits by binding with the salts and also breaks down the small deposits that are beginning to form. Potassium citrate is alkaline in nature and works by neutralizing the acids in the blood and urine. Renalex Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml effectively reduces the crystallization of stone-forming salts such as calcium oxalate (in kidney stones) and uric acid (in gout).

FAQs

How does Renalex Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml work?

Renalex Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml combines two medicines: Citric acid and Potassium citrate. Citric acid and Potassium citrate are alkaline in nature and work by neutralizing the blood and urine acids.

Can I take Renalex Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml with antacids?

Renalex Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml should not be used along with antacids as it may cause electrolyte imbalances. So, before taking Renalex Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml, inform your doctor about all the prescription or non-prescription medicines you are taking.

What should I monitor if I am using Renalex Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml?

You should closely monitor your regular blood tests and electrocardiograms to ensure safety, renal function, and electrolytes. Besides this, frequent checks of potassium levels are required for kidney impairments.

How long should I take Renalex Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml for gout?

Renalex Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml should be taken as long as your doctor prescribes it for you. Consult your doctor before stopping any medicine, don't stop your medication suddenly.

What are you not supposed to take with Renalex Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml?

Do not take diuretics like triamterene, spironolactone, or amiloride while you are taking Renalex Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml unless your doctor says it to take. Together Renalex Sugar Free Oral Solution 200 ml and potassium-sparing diuretics' rise in serum potassium concentration may produce cardiac arrest. Also, do not take food containing high levels of potassium, such as almonds, apricots, bananas, beans (lima, pinto, white), cantaloupe, carrot juice (canned), figs, grapefruit juice, halibut, milk, oat bran, potato (with skin), salmon, spinach, tuna, etc.