Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup

Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup can be taken with or without food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until your doctor tells you it is alright to stop.

The most common side effect of this medicine is a stomach pain. It may also cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, frequent urge to urinate, and tiredness. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms by reducing the dose or prescribing an alternative medicine.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Also tell your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor first before taking this medicine.

Treatment of Gout
Treatment of Kidney stone

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup is a urine alkalizer. It works by increasing the pH of urine which makes it less acidic. This helps the kidneys get rid of excess uric acid, thereby preventing gout and certain types of kidney stones.

If you miss a dose of Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup should be taken after meals along with a glass full of water or fruit juice to avoid stomach upset.

Keep taking it as suggested by the doctor to get the most benefits.

You might experience stomach pain while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if it bothers you.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup should be taken after meals along with a glass full of water or fruit juice to avoid stomach upset.

Keep taking it as suggested by the doctor to get the most benefits.

You might experience stomach pain while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if it bothers you.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Q. How do you use Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup?

Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake the bottle well before each use. Mix it in a glass of water or juice as advised by your doctor. Avoid taking Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup on an empty stomach if diarrhea occurs. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine to avoid stomach upset.

Q. How long does it take to work?

Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup taken few minutes to start working and its effect lasts for around four to six hours. Do not skip doses and use it for the duration prescribed by your doctor for maximum benefits.

Q. What if I overdose?

Taking Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup in more quantity as recommended by your doctor, will not help you recover faster. However, it may only expose you to increased side effects only. Therefore, it is advised that you take it as per the directions given by your doctor and do not double the dose, even if you forget to take your usual dose.

Q. What is the function of Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup?

Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup is a urine alkaliser that decreases the production of uric acid. Therefore, it helps in the treatment and prevention of kidney stones and gout.

In Treatment of Gout

Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup is used to prevent and treat gout. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in your body. When the level becomes too high, crystals may form in and around certain joints and your kidneys. This can cause sudden and severe pain, redness, warmth, and swelling. This medicine works by preventing crystals from forming and reducing the levels of uric acid in your blood. This makes it less likely that you will suffer the symptoms and make them milder if you do have them. It is usually for long-term treatment and should be taken regularly until the dose is completed.

In Treatment of Kidney stone

Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup helps to treat and prevent the formation of kidney stones. It inhibits stone formation and breaks up small stones that are beginning to form. This medicine helps to form a protective coating on the existing stones and helps prevent other particles from sticking to their surface and becoming bigger in size. Keep taking Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup as prescribed to get the most benefit. Eat citrus-rich fruits such as lemons, oranges, etc., and drink adequate amounts of fluids to prevent the formation of kidney stones.show moreshow less

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Frequent urge to urinate

Vomiting

Nausea

Diarrhea

Tiredness

Stomach pain

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney:CAUTION

Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Acrocitron 1.4gm/5ml Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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