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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
K-2 Syrup is used to treat renal tubular acidosis and kidney stones. It contains Magnesium citrate and Potassium citrate which prevents the crystallisation, growth and accumulation of stone-forming salts. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Simon Pharmchem

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ORAL

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3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About K-2 Syrup

K-2 Syrup is indicated for the treatment of renal tubular acidosis and kidney stones due to low citric acid levels or high uric acid. Kidney stones are small, hard deposits made up of calcium, phosphate and other minerals/acid salts that stick together in concentrated urine. Renal tubular acidosis is a condition in which the kidneys fail to excrete acids into the urine, this causes the blood to remain too acidic.
 
K-2 Syrup is a combination of two drugs, namely: Magnesium citrate and Potassium citrate. K-2 Syrup raises the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium and citric acid levels; this prevents the crystallisation, growth and accumulation of stone-forming salts.
 
You are advised to take K-2 Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Consult your doctor before taking K-2 Syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. K-2 Syrup is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. It is not known if alcohol interacts with K-2 Syrup , so please consult a doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of K-2 Syrup

Treatment of Kidney stones, renal tubular acidosis.

Directions for Use

Check the label for directions before use. The prescribed dose of K-2 Syrup should be diluted with a glass of water and taken after meals/bedtime or as advised by the doctor.

Medicinal Benefits

K-2 Syrup is a combination of two drugs, namely: Magnesium citrate and Potassium citrate. K-2 Syrup is indicated for the treatment of renal tubular acidosis with calcium stones, uric acid lithiasis with or without calcium stone, hypocitraturic calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis (kidney stones). K-2 Syrup raises the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium and citric acid levels; this prevents the crystallisation, growth and accumulation of stone-forming salts. 

How K-2 Syrup Works

K-2 Syrup is a combination of two drugs, namely: Magnesium citrate and Potassium citrate. K-2 Syrup raises the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium and citric acid levels; this prevents the crystallisation, growth and accumulation of stone-forming salts.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of K-2 Syrup

  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea

What if I have taken an overdose of K-2 Syrup

Take K-2 Syrup only as advised by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Do not take K-2 Syrup if you are allergic to any of its components; if you have hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium), delayed gastric emptying, intestinal obstruction, peptic ulcers, urinary tract infection, or renal insufficiency. Inform your doctor if you have gastrointestinal lesions. If you experience severe vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding or abdominal pain, stop taking K-2 Syrup and consult a doctor immediately. K-2 Syrup is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Consult your doctor before taking K-2 Syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Potassium citrateTolterodine
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Potassium citrateclidinium bromide
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Potassium citrateTolterodine
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Taking tolterodine together with K-2 Syrup 200 ml can increase the harmful effects of potassium on your stomach and upper intestine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between tolterodine and K-2 Syrup 200 ml, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you develop severe abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), or loss of appetite(reduced desire to eat). Do not discontinue medications without consulting a doctor.
Potassium citrateclidinium bromide
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Taking K-2 Syrup 200 ml with clidinium bromide may increase the irritant effects of potassium on stomach and upper intestine. This interaction is applicable only in tablet or capsule form of K-2 Syrup 200 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of K-2 Syrup 200 ml(tablet or capsule form) with clidinium bromide is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience stomach pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, black, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateTriprolidine
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Taking Triprolidine and K-2 Syrup 200 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Triprolidine with K-2 Syrup 200 ml is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateProcyclidine
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Taking Procyclidine and K-2 Syrup 200 ml together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking procyclidine with K-2 Syrup 200 ml is not recommended, but it can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateClozapine
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Taking Clozapine and K-2 Syrup 200 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of K-2 Syrup 200 ml with Clozapine is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateTrihexyphenidyl
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Co-administration of trihexyphenidyl with K-2 Syrup 200 ml may increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking trihexyphenidyl with K-2 Syrup 200 ml is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, or black stools contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Potassium citrateCyproheptadine
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Taking Cyproheptadine and K-2 Syrup 200 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cyproheptadine with K-2 Syrup 200 ml is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateDoxepin
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Taking Doxepin and K-2 Syrup 200 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Doxepin with K-2 Syrup 200 ml is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, or dark, tarry stools. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateGlycopyrrolate
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Co-administration of Glycopyrrolate with K-2 Syrup 200 ml can increase the risk or severity of ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glycopyrrolate with K-2 Syrup 200 ml together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience severe abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, and/or black, tarry stools, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Potassium citrateChlorpheniramine
Critical
How does the drug interact with K-2 Syrup 200 ml:
Taking Chlorpheniramine and K-2 Syrup 200 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Chlorpheniramine with K-2 Syrup 200 ml is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Drink plenty of fluids as they help in flushing out excess minerals.
  • Limit salt intake. High amounts of salt can increase the risk of kidney stones.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by exercising regularly.
  • Avoid foods rich in oxalates such as spinach, nuts, okra, dates, avocado, hot chocolate, cocoa, baked potato, french fries, and cereals as they might increase the risk of oxalate stones.
  • Try maintaining optimum levels of calcium in the body as too little or high calcium can lead to kidney stones.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

RENAL AND GENITOURINARY AGENT

K-2 Syrup Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • K Mac Oral Solution 200 ml

    0.83per tablet
  • Noculi Oral Solution 500 ml

    by AYUR

    0.43per tablet
  • Ston 1 Syrup 200 ml

    0.80per tablet
  • Lupilyzer Oral Solution 200 ml

    by AYUR

    0.77per tablet
  • Ston 1 Oral Solution 450 ml

    0.55per tablet
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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known if alcohol interacts with K-2 Syrup . Please consult a doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

K-2 Syrup belongs to pregnancy category C. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking K-2 Syrup ; your doctor will decide whether K-2 Syrup can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

K-2 Syrup is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, you are advised to drive only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Limited information is available regarding the usage of K-2 Syrup in patients with hepatic impairment. Please consult your doctor.

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Kidney

Unsafe

K-2 Syrup might cause soft tissue calcification and hyperkalaemia in patients with renal insufficiency. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

The safety and effectiveness of K-2 Syrup in children have not been established.

FAQs

K-2 Syrup contains Magnesium citrate and Potassium citrate. K-2 Syrup raises the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium and citric acid levels; this prevents the crystallisation of stone-forming salts.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking K-2 Syrup for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking K-2 Syrup .
Avoid taking K-2 Syrup if you have peptic ulcers as K-2 Syrup has ulcerogenic potential, which could lead to further ulceration.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of K-2 Syrup . Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you have severe diarrhoea consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
Consult a doctor before taking K-2 Syrup if you have an active urinary tract infection, as K-2 Syrup increases the urinary pH, which might promote further bacterial growth.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Stadchem Of India, 68, D. L. F. Industrial Area, Faridabad-121003, Haryana, India
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