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About K-2 Syrup

K-2 Syrup is indicated for the treatment of renal tubular acidosis and kidney stones due to low citric acid levels or high uric acid. Kidney stones are small, hard deposits made up of calcium, phosphate and other minerals/acid salts that stick together in concentrated urine. Renal tubular acidosis is a condition in which the kidneys fail to excrete acids into the urine, this causes the blood to remain too acidic.
 
K-2 Syrup is a combination of two drugs, namely: Magnesium citrate and Potassium citrate. K-2 Syrup raises the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium and citric acid levels; this prevents the crystallisation, growth and accumulation of stone-forming salts.
 
You are advised to take K-2 Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Consult your doctor before taking K-2 Syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. K-2 Syrup is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. It is not known if alcohol interacts with K-2 Syrup , so please consult a doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of K-2 Syrup

Kidney stones, renal tubular acidosis.

Directions for Use

Check the label for directions before use. The prescribed dose of K-2 Syrup should be diluted with a glass of water and taken after meals/bedtime or as advised by the doctor.

Medicinal Benefits

K-2 Syrup is a combination of two drugs, namely: Magnesium citrate and Potassium citrate. K-2 Syrup is indicated for the treatment of renal tubular acidosis with calcium stones, uric acid lithiasis with or without calcium stone, hypocitraturic calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis (kidney stones). K-2 Syrup raises the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium and citric acid levels; this prevents the crystallisation, growth and accumulation of stone-forming salts. 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take K-2 Syrup if you are allergic to any of its components; if you have hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium), delayed gastric emptying, intestinal obstruction, peptic ulcers, urinary tract infection, or renal insufficiency. Inform your doctor if you have gastrointestinal lesions. If you experience severe vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding or abdominal pain, stop taking K-2 Syrup and consult a doctor immediately. K-2 Syrup is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Consult your doctor before taking K-2 Syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Potassium citrateCyproheptadine
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Potassium citrateClemastine
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Potassium citrateCyproheptadine
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Taking Cyproheptadine and K-2 Syrup 200 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cyproheptadine with K-2 Syrup 200 ml is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateClemastine
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Taking Clemastine and K-2 Syrup 200 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clemastine with K-2 Syrup 200 ml is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateDoxepin
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Taking Doxepin and K-2 Syrup 200 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Doxepin with K-2 Syrup 200 ml is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, or dark, tarry stools. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateDicyclomine
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Taking Dicyclomine and K-2 Syrup 200 ml together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dicyclomine with K-2 Syrup 200 ml is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateDisopyramide
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Taking Disopyramide and K-2 Syrup 200 ml together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Disopyramide and K-2 Syrup 200 ml together is not recommended as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateGlycopyrrolate
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Co-administration of Glycopyrrolate with K-2 Syrup 200 ml can increase the risk or severity of ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glycopyrrolate with K-2 Syrup 200 ml together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience severe abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, and/or black, tarry stools, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Potassium citrateMepenzolate
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Taking Mepenzolate and K-2 Syrup 200 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mepenzolate with K-2 Syrup 200 ml is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateTrospium
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Taking K-2 Syrup 200 ml and trospium together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Trospium with K-2 Syrup 200 ml is not recommended as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateOxybutynin
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Coadministration of Oxybutynin and K-2 Syrup 200 ml can increase the risk of developing stomach ulcers or bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxybutynin with K-2 Syrup 200 ml is generally avoided as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor immediately if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness, dizziness, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark stools. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateScopolamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Taking Scopolamine and K-2 Syrup 200 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking K-2 Syrup 200 ml and Scopolamine is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Drink plenty of fluids as they help in flushing out excess minerals.
  • Limit salt intake. High amounts of salt can increase the risk of kidney stones.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by exercising regularly.
  • Avoid foods rich in oxalates such as spinach, nuts, okra, dates, avocado, hot chocolate, cocoa, baked potato, french fries, and cereals as they might increase the risk of oxalate stones.
  • Try maintaining optimum levels of calcium in the body as too little or high calcium can lead to kidney stones.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

K-2 Syrup contains Magnesium citrate and Potassium citrate. K-2 Syrup raises the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium and citric acid levels; this prevents the crystallisation of stone-forming salts.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking K-2 Syrup for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking K-2 Syrup .

Avoid taking K-2 Syrup if you have peptic ulcers as K-2 Syrup has ulcerogenic potential, which could lead to further ulceration.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of K-2 Syrup . Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you have severe diarrhoea consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Consult a doctor before taking K-2 Syrup if you have an active urinary tract infection, as K-2 Syrup increases the urinary pH, which might promote further bacterial growth.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Kidney stones: Nephrolithiasis, also known as kidney stones, is a disease affecting the urinary tract. Kidney stones are small, hard deposits made up of calcium, phosphate and other minerals/acid salts that stick together in concentrated urine. They are the common cause of blood in urine and can be painful when passing through the urinary tract. Symptoms include severe pain, usually in one side of the abdomen and nausea. 

Renal tubular acidosis: It is a condition that involves the accumulation of acid in the body due to the failure of the kidneys to acidify the urine appropriately. The kidneys fail to excrete acids into the urine, which causes the blood to remain too acidic. If not treated, it could lead to kidney stones, bone disease, kidney disease or failure.

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