Urodel-K

• Relief of discomfort in urinary tract infections
• Prevention of kidney stones
• Prevention of gout (with uricosuric agent)
• Acidosis caused by kidney diseases

Potassium Citrate is absorbed and metabolized to potassium bicarbonate, this acting as a systemic alkalizer. The effects are essentially those of chlorides before absorption and those of bicarbonates subsequently. Oxidation is virtually complete so that less than 5% of the potassium citrate is excreted in the urine unchanged.

Adult Dose (UTI discomfort): 10 ml 3 times daily, diluted with 1 glass of water.

Pediatric Dose (1-6 years - UTI): 5 ml 3 times daily, diluted with ½ glass of water.

Pediatric Dose (>6 years - UTI): 10 ml 3 times daily, diluted with 1 glass of water.

Adult Dose (Kidney stone prevention, Gout prevention, Acidosis): 10-15 ml 4 times daily, diluted with 1 glass of water.

Pediatric Dose (Stone prevention, Gout prevention, Acidosis): 5-10 ml 4 times daily, diluted with ½ glass of water.

This solution is generally well tolerated without any unpleasant side effect when given in recommended doses to patients with normal renal function and urinary output. However, as with any alkalinizing agent, caution must be used in certain patients with abnormal renal mechanisms to avoid development of hyperkalemia or alkalosis.

Potassium intoxication: Listlessness, weakness, mental confusion, tingling of extremities, and other symptoms associated with a high concentration of potassium in the serum.

There are no adequate data from the use of Potassium Citrate oral solution in pregnant women. Should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary and on the advice of a physician.

• Use with caution in patients with low urinary output.
• Dilute adequately with water to minimize the possibility of gastrointestinal injury associated with concentrated potassium salts.
• Preferably take each dose after meals.
• Large doses may cause hyperkalemia and alkalosis, especially in the presence of renal disease.
• Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Administration of oral potassium salts to persons with normal excretory mechanisms rarely causes serious hyperkalemia. However, if excretory mechanisms are impaired, hyperkalemia can result. Hyperkalemia, when detected, must be treated immediately because lethal levels can be reached in a few hours.

Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of reach of children.