Citric Acid+potassium Citrate

Citric Acid+potassium Citrate should be used with caution in patients with fluid loss (dehydration), heat cramps, high potassium levels, a certain problem that causes periods of muscle weakness (adynamia episodica hereditaria), kidney disease, heart disease, unable to pass urine, or untreated Addison's disease, toxaemia of pregnancy (high blood pressure during pregnancy), oedema (swelling), and chronic diarrhoea. Do not take antacids without consulting your doctor while using Citric Acid+potassium Citrate, as it may lead to electrolyte imbalances. Citric Acid+potassium Citrate should not be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding unless the doctor has told you to do so. Do not take food containing potassium supplements or other products that contain potassium, as they may worsen your condition. Stop using Citric Acid+potassium Citrate and consult a doctor immediately if you notice muscle twitching, swelling, weakness, mood changes, weight gain, increased heart rate, black or tarry stools, severe diarrhoea, or convulsions (fits) while using Citric Acid+potassium Citrate.

Drug-drug interactions: Citric Acid+potassium Citrate may interact with an antacid containing aluminium (aluminium hydroxide, aluminium carbonate), pain killer (aspirin), antipsychotic medication (lithium), a medication used to treat urinary tract infection (methenamine, nitrofurantoin), and a medication used to treat arrhythmia (quinidine), potassium-sparing diuretics (triamterene, spironolactone, amiloride), antihistamines (diphenhydramine, brompheniramine), antihypertensive (enalapril, captopril, fosinopril), antidepressants (amitriptyline, amoxapine, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine), medicines used to treat overactive bladder (solifenacin, darifenacin).

Drug-food interactions: Avoid taking potassium supplements, salt substitutes, or low-salt dietary products while taking Citric Acid+potassium Citrate.

Drug-disease interactions: Citric Acid+potassium Citrate should be avoided in patients with electrolyte imbalances, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal blockage, severe dehydration, urination problems, heart failure, and Addison’s disease (adrenal gland disorder).

• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Limit consumption of spinach, wheat bran, nuts, beets, and dairy products.
• Avoid high salt intake and foods containing baking soda.
• Do not take vitamin C and calcium supplements without your doctor’s advice.
• Physical activity helps strengthen muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle activities like 20-30minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
• Performing yoga may also help in improving joint flexibility and pain management.
• Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
• Get adequate sleep, as resting the muscles can help reduce inflammation and swelling.
• Follow heat or cold therapy, and apply a cold or hot compress on the joints for 15-20minutes regularly.
• De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.
• Acupuncture, massage and physical therapy may also be helpful.
• Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
• Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes and green tea.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

• Following a specific diet plan created by your nutritionist to control your health condition is essential.
• Your doctor may advise you to take blood and urine tests while using Citric Acid+potassium Citrate to examine your health condition and ensure that this medicine treats your condition.