Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid Oral Solution USP is an effective alkalinizing agent. It is useful in those conditions where long-term maintenance of an alkaline urine is desirable, and is of value in the alleviation of chronic metabolic acidosis, such as results from chronic renal insufficiency or the syndrome of renal tubular acidosis, especially when the administration of potassium salts is undesirable or contraindicated. This product is also useful for buffering and neutralizing gastric hydrochloric acid quickly and effectively.
Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid Oral Solution USP is concentrated, and when administered after meals and before bedtime, allows one to maintain an alkaline urinary pH around the clock, usually without the necessity of a 2 A.M. dose. This product alkalinizes the urine without producing a systemic alkalosis in the recommended dosage. This product is highly palatable, pleasant tasting, and tolerable, even when administered for long periods.
Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid Oral Solution USP is a stable and pleasant-tasting systemic alkalizer containing sodium citrate and citric acid in a sugar-free base. It is a nonparticulate neutralizing buffer.
Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid Oral Solution USP contains in each teaspoonful (5 mL):
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use enclosed dosage cup to accurately measure dosage as noted below
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drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration, which may accompany diarrhea
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find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
adults and children 12 years and older
4 teaspoonfuls (1 dosage cup) after the first loose bowel movement; 2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose bowel movement; but no more than 8 teaspoonfuls a day
children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs)
2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose bowel movement; 1 teaspoonful (1/4 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose bowel movement; but no more than 6 teaspoonfuls a day
children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs)
2 teaspoonfuls (1/2 dosage cup) after the first loose bowel movement; 1 teaspoonful (1/4 dosage cup) after each subsequent loose bowel movement; but no more than 4 teaspoonfuls a day
children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs)
ask a doctor (not intended for use in children under 6 years old)
do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period
adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 caplets every 4 hours
children under 12 years of age: do not use