Citric acid Pharmacology

Citric acid

About Citric acid
Weak organic carboxylic acid, an alkalinizing agent, expectorant, antioxidant, flavouring agent.
Mechanism of Action of Citric acid
Citric acid is an organic acid which is used widely in medicine and also as flavouring agent. Citric acid is an alkalinizing agent which is used to make the urine more alkaline (less acidic).It prevents certain kinds of kidney stones. It is used in expectorant preparations to increase bronchial secretion. It also posses antioxidant properties.
Pharmacokinets of Citric acid
Absorption: Administered orally, Excretion: Excreted through urine.
Onset of Action for Citric acid
N/A
Duration of Action for Citric acid
N/A
Half Life of Citric acid
N/A
Side Effects of Citric acid
1 Polyuria
2.Hypernatremia
3.Metabolic alkalosis
4.Diarrhea
5.Loose bowel movements
6.Allergic reactions (rare)
7.Chest pain (rare)
8.Shortness of breath(rare)
Contra-indications of Citric acid
1.Hypersensitivity to the drug
2.Patients on sodium-restricted diets
3.Renal impairment with oliguria, azotemia, or anuria
4.Acute dehydration
5.Heat cramps
6.Severe myocardial damage
7.Hyperkalemia.
Special Precautions while taking Citric acid
1.Renal impairment
2.Edema
3.Hypertension
4.Along with other medication
5.Addison`s disease
6.Type 2 diabetes mellitus
7.Urolithiasis
8.Cardiac diseases
9.Toxemia of pregnancy
10.Urinary tract infections
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
May be used
Indications for Citric acid
1.Expectorant
2.Kidney stones
3.Gout
4.Urine and blood alkaliniser
5.Symptomatic treatment of nausea and vomiting
Interactions for Citric acid
N/A
Typical Dosage for Citric acid
Oral:
As alkaliniser: Dosage are individualized and varies in different combinations
Schedule of Citric acid
N/A
Storage Requirements for Citric acid
Store in a cool dry area in a tightly closed container. Protect from direct light, heat, and moisture.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Citric acid
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Citric acid
Provide symptomatic treatment and supportive measures.

Home Delivery for Citric acid in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for citric acid and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for citric acid may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take citric acid only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for citric acid before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for citric acid with the pharmacy.

Citric acid is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for citric acid might be better known than citric acid itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have citric acid in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for citric acid.