Patient leaflet - POTASSIUM CITRATE MIXTURE
1. Before you use this medicine
□ Do not use the medicine if you or your child have…
- An allergy to any of the ingredients listed in section 3.
- Kidney problems.
- Heart problems including an irregular heartbeat.
- High levels of potassium in your blood.
- Addison’s disease.
- Or your child is under 1 year old.
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ATake care with this medicine..
- Use with caution if you are elderly, as elderly people can react differently when taking the medicine.
- This medicine gives symptomatic relief from cystitis, it is not active against the bacteria which cause such infections. Your doctor may think it necessary to prescribe a suitable antibiotic to be taken together with this product.
ATalk to your doctor or pharmacist if you or your child are taking…
- Nitrofurantoin or methenamine for a bladder infection.
- Digoxin or digitoxin for a heart condition.
- Aspirin or other salicylates.
- Tetracycline (an antibiotic).
- Decongestants or drugs to help ease breathing (e.g. salbutamol, ephedrine, phenylephrine).
- Stimulant drugs (amphetamines).
- Barbiturates (e.g. phenobarbital).
- Aliskiren for high blood pressure.
- Other medicines containingpotassium.
- Medicines which makeyouretainpotassium, including medicines whichmakeyoupasswatermore often.
APregnant or breastfeeding…
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding. Potassium Citrate Mixture should not be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding unless the doctor has told you to do so.
Almportant ingredient information
- This product contains 1.1 g of sucrose per 5ml dose. To be taken into account in people with diabetes. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
- This medicine contains less than 1mmol sodium(23mg) per 5ml dose, that is to say essentially "sodium-free.
- This medicine contains 2.5mg sodium benzoate per 5ml dose.
- This medicine contains 0.02mg ethanol in each 5ml dose, which is equivalent to 0.46 vol%. The amount in each 5ml dose of this medicine is equivalent to less than 0.46ml beer or 0.18ml wine. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects.
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2. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Potassium Citrate Mixture can have side effects, although these don’t affect everyone.
Possible side effects are:
- Stomach upsets.
- Feeling sick.
- Being sick.
High levels of Potassium in the blood may cause:
- Muscle weakness.
- Irregular heart action.
- Paralysis.
If you notice these or any other side effects, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
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3. Further information
Alt you accidentally take too much see a doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.
- Do not use after the expiry date. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Return any unused medicine to the pharmacy for disposal.
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