Potassium Citrate + Magnesium Citrate + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
INFORMATION ABOUT POTASSIUM CITRATE + MAGNESIUM CITRATE + VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)
Potassium Citrate + Magnesium Citrate + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Uses
Potassium Citrate+Magnesium Citrate+Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is used in the treatment of kidney stone.
How Potassium Citrate + Magnesium Citrate + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) works
Potassium Citrate + Magnesium Citrate + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is a combination of three medicines: Potassium Citrate , Magnesium Citrate and Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) which prevent kidney stones. Potassium Citrate and Magnesium Citrate raise urine pH and prevents the formation, growth and aggregation of crystals in the kidneys, thereby preventing stones. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is added as its deficiency is associated with increased synthesis of oxalate, which is one of the constituents of kidney stones.
Common side effects of Potassium Citrate + Magnesium Citrate + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
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
Common
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach pain
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05 Jul 2021 | 09:35 AM (UTC)
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Frequently asked questions for Potassium Citrate + Magnesium Citrate + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Potassium Citrate+Magnesium Citrate+Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) should be taken as directed by the treating doctor. Always dilute the dosage recommended by your doctor with one glass of water, before taking it.
Potassium Citrate+Magnesium Citrate+Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) should not be taken by people who suffer from high potassium levels (hyperkalemia) as it may lead to rise of potassium to even higher levels that can cause a cardiac arrest. Such people include those with chronic renal failure, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, acute dehydration, those who do strenuous exercise, or suffer from adrenal insufficiency, extensive tissue breakdown, or those taking potassium-sparing agents (such as triamterene, spironolactone or amiloride). People with delayed gastric emptying, esophageal compression, intestinal obstruction or stricture, or those taking anticholinergic medications should also refrain from taking Potassium Citrate+Magnesium Citrate+Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine). People who have peptic ulcer disease, active urinary tract infection, or renal insufficiency (glomerular filtration rate of less than 0.7 ml/kg/min) should also not take Potassium Citrate+Magnesium Citrate+Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine). If you have any further doubts, please consult your doctor.
There is no clarity on the use of Potassium Citrate+Magnesium Citrate+Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) in pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, consult your doctor before taking Potassium Citrate+Magnesium Citrate+Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine). You may take it only if prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, certain foods containing high levels of potassium such as almonds, apricots, bananas, beans (lima, pinto, white), cantaloupe, carrot juice (canned), figs, grapefruit juice, halibut, milk, oat bran, potato (with skin), salmon, spinach, etc., must be avoided while taking Potassium Citrate+Magnesium Citrate+Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine). It is advised to consult a dietitian, to get a diet that suits your body requirements.
Before starting treatment with Potassium Citrate+Magnesium Citrate+Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney, stomach or heart-related issues. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Medicines containing containing potassium or those that raise potassium levels such as potassium-sparing diuretics, Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs such as irbesartan, valsartan, losartan and candesartan), Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors such as captopril, enalapril, lisinopril), Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen), certain nutritional supplements, etc., must be stopped before starting treatment with Potassium Citrate+Magnesium Citrate+Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine). Let your doctor know if you are taking any medicines or supplements before taking Potassium Citrate+Magnesium Citrate+Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine).