Cystoplus (Sodium Citrate) Powder

Cystoplus Powder is an Oral Electrolyte composition contains Potassium chloride, Sodium chloride, Sodium citrate, and Dextrose.
Potassium Chloride is an essential mineral for good organ function and body, prescribed for hypokalemia and needed for several functions in the body. Sodium Chloride is a salt supplement used to treat low sodium. It helps maintain salt and water balance by pulling extra fluid out of a swollen area.
Cystoplus Powder is used as, electrolytes in chronic salt-losing conditions (diarrhea or vomiting), prevention of muscle cramps during routine hemodialysis, oral hygiene as mouthwash, replacement of fluid and electrolytes, hypernatremia, nasal congestion, irrigation of the bladder, eye, general skin and wound cleansing. 

Uses Of Cystoplus Powder

This medication is used to make the urine less acidic. Urine that is less acidic helps the kidneys get rid of uric acid, helping to prevent gout and certain types of kidney stones (urate). This medication can also prevent and treat certain metabolic problems (acidosis) caused by kidney disease.Citric acid and citrate salts (which contain potassium and sodium) belong to a class of drugs known as urinary alkalinizers. Because some conditions require you to limit your intake of potassium and sodium, your doctor’s choice of product may depend on how much potassium and sodium you can take. 

Benefits Of Cystoplus Powder

 In Cystoplus Powder

 CITRIC ACID; SODIUM CITRATE makes blood and urine more alkaline or less acidic. This helps prevent some kidney stones. It is also used to treat metabolic acidosis, a condition in some people with kidney problems.

Side Effects Of Cystoplus Powder

Common Side Effects Of Cystoplus Powder

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain may occur. Mixing the medication with water or juice, taking it after meals, and drinking more fluids will help prevent these side effects. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: swelling of the hands/ankles/feet, tingling/numbness of the hands/feet, weakness.

How To Use Cystoplus Powder

To help prevent diarrhea and stomach upset, take each dose after a meal, and mix your prescribed dose of medication in a full glass (4 to 8 ounces or 120 to 240 milliliters) of cold water or juice just before taking, or take as directed by your doctor. Drink the entire mixture slowly.

How Cystoplus Powder Works

Sodium citrate is the trisodium salt of citric acid. It works by neutralizing excess acid in the blood and urine. It has been indicated for the treatment of metabolic acidosis.