Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate
About
Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate 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.
Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate is a combination of two drugs, namely: Magnesium citrate and Potassium citrate. Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate 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 Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate 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 Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. It is not known if alcohol interacts with Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate, so please consult a doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
Uses of Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate
Medicinal Benefits
Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate is a combination of two drugs, namely: Magnesium citrate and Potassium citrate. Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate 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). Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate raises the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium and citric acid levels; this prevents the crystallisation, growth and accumulation of stone-forming salts.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Nausea
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate 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 Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate and consult a doctor immediately. Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Consult your doctor before taking Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate may interact with diuretics (triamterene, spironolactone, amiloride) and anticholinergic drugs.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium), delayed gastric emptying, intestinal obstruction, peptic ulcers, urinary tract infection, or renal insufficiency.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is not known if alcohol interacts with Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate. Please consult a doctor.
Pregnancy
cautionMagnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate belongs to pregnancy category C. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionConsult your doctor before taking Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate; your doctor will decide whether Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
safe if prescribedMagnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, you are advised to drive only if you are alert.
Liver
cautionLimited information is available regarding the usage of Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate in patients with hepatic impairment. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
unsafeMagnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate might cause soft tissue calcification and hyperkalaemia in patients with renal insufficiency. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
unsafeThe safety and effectiveness of Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate in children have not been established.
Habit Forming
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.
Patients Concern
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.
FAQs
Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate contains Magnesium citrate and Potassium citrate. Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate 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 Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate.
Avoid taking Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate if you have peptic ulcers as Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate has ulcerogenic potential, which could lead to further ulceration.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate. 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 Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate if you have an active urinary tract infection, as Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate increases the urinary pH, which might promote further bacterial growth.
