How does it work?

Sodium citrate, after absorption, is converted to bicarbonate which passes into the urine. This makes the urine alkaline and reduces the discomfort caused by cystitis. It also causes diuresis (increased flow of urine). Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder, which is often caused by infection with the bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli). Cystitis is usually accompanied by the desire to pass urine frequently, with a degree of burning or stinging. More severe attacks are associated with a cramp-like pain in the lower abdomen even after the bladder has been emptied. When there is an infection in the urinary tract, the bacteria in the bladder create an acidic environment that helps them to grow and multiply rapidly. As a result, the urine becomes more acidic, making it very painful to pass urine. Sodium citrate, after conversion to bicarbonate, neutralises the acid present and makes the urine alkaline. This relieves the discomfort of passing urine and also makes the environment less suitable for the growth of the infecting bacteria.

What is it used for?

Inflammation of the bladder and urine tract often caused by infection

Warning!

If symptoms persist after the 48 hour treatment is completed, seek medical advice.

Use with caution in

Diabetes

Heart disease

High blood pressure

Kidney disease

People on a low salt (sodium) diet

Pregnancy

Not to be used in

Blood poisoning (toxaemia) in pregnancy

Children, except on medical advice

Decreased kidney function

Excess fluid retention in the extremites causing swelling, for example of the ankles (peripheral oedema)

Fluid accumulation in the air-filled sacs of the lungs (pulmonary oedema)

Men, except on medical advice

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

This medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy, and only if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than the possible risk to the foetus. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

The safety of this medicine during breastfeeding has not been established. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

No side effects have been reported with this medicine

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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