CK Oral Solution: Each 5 ml oral solution contains 1.5 g Potassium Citrate BP & 250 mg Citric Acid Monohydrate BP.
Potassium Citrate and Citric Acid oral solution is a sugar free, stable and pleasant-tasting oral systemic alkalizer. Potassium citrate is absorbed and metabolized to potassium bicarbonate, thus acting as a systemic alkalizer. This product alkalizes the urine without producing a systemic alkalosis in recommended dose. It is highly palatable, pleasant tasting and tolerable, even when administered for long periods. Potassium citrate does not neutralize the gastric juice or disturb digestion.
*Prescription only*
Indication:
Age.
Dosage:
Remarks.
Adults & children over 6 years.
10 ml 3 times daily.
diluted with 1 glass of water.
Children (1-6) years.
5 ml 3 times daily.
diluted with ½ glass of water.
Adults:
10-15 ml 4 times daily; or as directed by the physician.
diluted with 1 glass of water.
Pediatric.
5-10 ml 4 times daily; or as directed by the physician.
diluted with ½ glass of water.
Concurrent administration of potassium-containing medication, potassium-sparing diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, or cardiac glycosides may lead to toxicity.
Overdose:
The administration of oral potassium salts to persons with normal excretory mechanisms for potassium 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. If hyperkalemia occurs, treatment measures will include the followings: (1) Elimination of foods or medications containing potassium. (2) The intravenous administration of 300 to 500 mL/hr of dextrose solution (10 to 25%), containing 10 units of insulin/20 gm dextrose. (3) The use of exchange resins, hemodialysis, or peritoneal dialysis.
No information is available regarding the use of this drug during pregnancy and lactation.
The solution should be used with caution in patients with low urinary output. It should be diluted adequately with water to minimize the possibility of gastrointestinal injury associated with the oral ingestion of concentrated potassium salt preparations; and preferably, to take each dose after meals. Large doses may cause hyperkalemia and alkalosis, especially in the presence of renal disease.
Store at below 30°C in a dry place protected from light. Keep out of reach of children.