Alkasol Syrup is prescribed for urinary problems. Alkasol contains Disodium Hydrogen Citrate.
It is used to cure kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and high uric acid.
Alkasol is manufactured by a pharmaceutical company named Stadmed Pvt Ltd.
Mode of Action of Alkasol Syrup
Disodium hydrogen citrate, an alkylating agent, is a component of alkasol.
Alkasol works by reducing the acidity of the blood and urine.
It is an alkaline salt that turns into bicarbonate in our bodies.
By reducing the acidity of the urine, this bicarbonate prevents a burning sensation in the urine.
As the acidity of the urine decreases, the bacteria begin to die because bacteria can grow in an acidic environment but struggle to thrive in an alkaline environment.
The formation of kidney stones will stop when the acidity of the urine decreases.
Along with this, disodium hydrogen citrate also acts as a diuretic, increasing the amount of urine output and removing impurities and harmful bacteria from the urine.
Patients have a significant reduction in gout symptoms due to its alkalizing properties, which reduce high uric acid levels.
Alkasol Syrup Uses
Urinary tract infection (UTI)  – Alkasol syrup is very useful in urinary tract infections.
It reduces the symptoms caused by UTI like burning sensation, pain, frequent urination etc.
It reduces the acidity of urine due to which bacteria cannot grow and get killed.
Kidney Stone  – The alkalizer nature of Alkasol syrup prevents the formation of kidney stones and helps in dissolving small kidney stones.
When the urine becomes more acidic, the minerals found in the urine begin to form crystals.
Alkasol reduces the acidity of urine and prevents the formation of kidney stones.
Diuretic  – Alkasol syrup also acts as a diuretic. Due to this more urine is produced and bacteria and other harmful elements present in urine are easily removed and UTI is easily cured.
Gout  – The alkalizer nature of Alkasol syrup lowers the uric acid in the body, due to which the symptoms of Gout are relieved.
It also cures acidity in the stomach.
Alkasol Syrup Dosage for Adults and Children
Alkasol contains 1.4 g/5 ml of disodium citrate.
It should be taken three times a day by adding 10 ml to a cup of water.
Children aged 6 to 12 years should receive 5 ml of Alkasol dissolved in a cup of water three times a day.
Alkasol should not be given to children under 6 years of age.
Alkasol should not be taken with drinks other than water.
Those who consume Alkasol should drink plenty of water.
Side Effects of Alkasol Syrup
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting or Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Itching in the body
- Swelling
- Difficulty in breathing
Consult your doctor if these symptoms appear.
Drug Interactions of Alkasol Syrup
Alkasol should not be taken along with certain medicines as these medicines may increase or decrease the effect of Alkasol like
Antibiotics  – Alkasol should not be taken with antibiotics especially Tetracyclines and always have a gap of 2 hours or more.
The antibiotics reduce the effectiveness of Alkasol.
Antacids  –  Alkasol should not be taken with antacids. Antacids reduce the effects of Alkasol.
Diuretics – Diuretics increase the effect of Alkasol due to which the chances of side effects of Alkasol increase.
ACE Inhibitors  – Alkasol should not be taken in combination with ACE Inhibitors like Lisinopril, Ramipril, Captopril, etc.
It can disturb the balance of electrolytes in our bodies and damage the kidneys.
Lithium  –  Alkasol should not be given in combination with medicines containing lithium. Lithium drugs are given to mental patients.
The combined use of Lithium and Alkasol leads to an increase in the toxicity of Lithium to the body.
Aspirin & Painkillers (Aspirin & NSAID)  – Alkasol syrup can react with aspirin and painkillers to cause kidney damage.
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