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EFFERCITRATE is a brand name for Potassium Bicarbonate. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: For the treatment of cystitis, symptoms of cystitis and as an initial therapy in mild symptomatic cystitis prior to an MSU result. Confirmed bacterial infections should then be treated with an appropriate course of an antibacterial agent.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
For oral administration.
Adults and Children over 6 years:
Two tablets to be dissolved in a glass of water up to three times daily.
Children under 6 years:
Not recommended.
Elderly:
As adult dose. See section
Gastric irritation may occur. The tablets should always be well diluted with water. Gastric effects may be minimised by taking with, or after meals. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.
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3 Contraindications Contraindicated in hyperkalaemia from any cause, renal dysfunction particularly with oliguria, ventricular arrhythmics, untreated Addison’s disease and acute dehydration. Contraindicated in known hypersensitivity to potassium citrate, citric acid or any of the other ingredients.
4 Special warnings and precautions for use Caution should be observed in patients with kidney disease, hypertension or heart disease. Use with caution in elderly patients as potassium excretion is reduced increasing the risk of hyperkalaemia.
If symptoms persist or worsen after 4 days, patients should seek medical advice.
Contraindicated in hyperkalaemia from any cause, renal dysfunction particularly with oliguria, ventricular arrhythmics, untreated Addison’s disease and acute dehydration. Contraindicated in known hypersensitivity to potassium citrate, citric acid or any of the other ingredients.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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