Description

✅ Main Uses

• Gout treatment and prevention: It helps reduce uric acid in the blood by alkalizing urine, preventing crystal formation in joints and easing gout attacks Practo+141mg+14doctorsandpharmacies.sjain.io+14.

• Kidney stone management: By increasing urine pH, it helps dissolve small stones and prevents new ones from forming PharmEasy+51mg+5PlatinumRx+5.

• Additionally, it’s commonly used for certain urinary tract or metabolic kidney conditions due to its urine-alkalinizing action PharmEasy+1Practo+1.

⚠️ Common Side Effects

Most are mild and temporary as the body adapts:

• Stomach pain or cramps

• Diarrhea

• Nausea and vomiting

• Frequent urination (diuresis)

• Tiredness or weakness

• Flatulence or gas

• Mood swings (less common) Fayda+101mg+101mg+10Farmako+3Practo+3Fayda+31mg+1Medi Buddy+1

If any side effect persists or worsens, it’s important to consult your doctor.

🕒 Typical Onset & Duration

• Onset: Starts working within minutes (approx. 4–6 hours per dose) PlatinumRx+6Practo+61mg+6.

• Use: Usually taken regularly until the doctor says to stop—especially for long-term gout management Practo+71mg+7PlatinumRx+7.

💡 How to Use

• Dosage: Follow your doctor’s prescribed amount.

• Administration: Typically taken after meals. Shake well, measure with a dosing cup, and take with water or fruit juice to avoid stomach upset Medi Buddy+111mg+11PlatinumRx+11.

• Missed dose: If missed, take as soon as possible, but skip if it’s nearly time for the next dose—never double up 1mg+1Practo+1.

⚠️ Precautions & Interactions