Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine
About Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine
Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine is indicated for the treatment of renal tubular acidosis and kidney stones. It also helps provide relief from burning sensation during urination. 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.
Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine is a combination of three drugs, namely: Magnesium citrate, Potassium citrate, and Pyridoxine. Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine 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 Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience 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 the side effects persist or worsen.
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine is not recommended for patients with renal insufficiency as it might increase the risk of developing hyperkalaemia (high potassium levels) and soft tissue calcification. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
Uses of Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine
Medicinal Benefits
Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine is a combination of three drugs, namely: Magnesium citrate, Potassium citrate, and Pyridoxine. Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine is indicated for the treatment of renal tubular acidosis, kidney stones, and prevents recurrence of calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis (calcium oxalate stones) and uric acid lithiasis (uric acid stones) with or without calcium stones. It also helps provide relief from burning sensation during urination. Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine raises the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium and citric acid levels; this prevents the crystallisation, growth and accumulation of stone-forming salts.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Nausea
Drug Warnings
Do not take Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium), chronic renal failure, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, adrenal insufficiency, acute dehydration, oesophageal compression, delayed gastric emptying, intestinal obstruction, peptic ulcers, urinary tract infection, or renal insufficiency. Inform your doctor if you have hyperkalaemia or gastrointestinal lesions. If you experience severe vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding or abdominal pain, stop taking Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine and consult a doctor immediately. Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine may interact with diuretics (triamterene, spironolactone, amiloride) and anticholinergic drugs.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have hyperkalaemia (high potassium levels), delayed gastric emptying, intestinal obstruction, peptic ulcers, urinary tract infection, or renal insufficiency.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is not known if alcohol interacts with Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine. Please consult a doctor.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionConsult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
safe if prescribedMagnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, you are advised to drive only if you are alert.
Liver
cautionLimited information is available regarding the usage of Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine in patients with hepatic impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have liver problems or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
unsafeMagnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine 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.
Children
unsafeThe safety and effectiveness of Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine in children have not been established.
Habit Forming
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.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Kidney stones: Nephrolithiasis, also known as kidney stones, is a disease affecting the urinary tract. Kidney stones are small, hard deposits made up of calcium, phosphate and other minerals/acid salts that stick together in concentrated urine. They are the common cause of blood in urine and can be painful when passing through the urinary tract. Symptoms include severe pain, usually in one side of the abdomen and nausea.
Renal tubular acidosis: It is a condition that involves the accumulation of acid in the body due to the failure of the kidneys to acidify the urine appropriately. The kidneys fail to excrete acids into the urine, which causes the blood to remain too acidic. If not treated, it could lead to kidney stones, bone disease, kidney disease or failure.
FAQs
Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine is used to treat kidney stones and renal tubular acidosis (accumulation of acid in the body due to the failure of the kidneys to acidify the urine).
Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine raises the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium and citric acid levels; this prevents the crystallisation of stone-forming salts.
Avoid taking Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine if you have peptic ulcers, as Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine has ulcerogenic potential, which could lead to further ulceration.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine. 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 Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine if you have an active urinary tract infection, as Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine increases the urinary pH, which might promote further bacterial growth.
Do not discontinue Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine.
Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine may cause 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 the side effects persist or worsen.
Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine should be used during pregnancy only if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Drink enough water and avoid being dehydrated. Include fruits and vegetables in your diet. Eat more calcium-rich foods like leafy, green vegetables, dairy products, salmon, sardines and avoid stone forming foods like spinach, rhubarb, tea, beets, and chocolate.
Do not take Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium), chronic renal failure, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, adrenal insufficiency, acute dehydration, oesophageal compression, delayed gastric emptying, intestinal obstruction, peptic ulcers, urinary tract infection, or renal insufficiency.
No interactions between Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine and food have been established. However, to prevent kidney stones you are advised to avoid foods rich in oxalates, such as spinach, nuts, dates, avocado, hot chocolate, cocoa, baked potato, french fries, and cereals. Also, avoid potassium rich foods like bananas, apricots, almonds, beans, and potato.
Before starting Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine inform the doctor if you have any other health conditions like hyperkalaemia or gastrointestinal lesions or if you are taking any other medicines.
Consult the doctor before taking Magnesium Citrate+potassium Citrate+pyridoxine with other medicines like potassium-sparing diuretics, pain killers, or anti-hypertensives.
