Acid Citro Syrup 450ml

About Acid Citro Syrup 450ml

Uses

• Mild urinary tract discomfort and burning sensation
• Making urine less acidic during minor urinary infections
• Supportive treatment alongside antibiotics for urinary infections
• Mild metabolic acidosis under medical guidance
• Easing symptoms of cystitis-like discomfort

Benefits

• Helps reduce the burning feeling linked to acidic urine
• Simple syrup form that is easy to dose at home
• Can support faster symptom relief when combined with prescribed antibiotics
• Widely available and affordable option in local pharmacies

What Experts Say

Sodium citrate and citric acid work together as a urinary alkalinizer. Once absorbed, they raise the pH of urine, making it less acidic, which can ease the stinging discomfort many people feel while passing urine during a urinary tract infection.

General physicians across Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi often suggest this syrup alongside a prescribed antibiotic when a patient has a confirmed or suspected urinary tract infection, since it targets the burning sensation rather than the underlying bacteria causing the infection. It is not meant to replace antibiotic treatment for a bacterial infection.

People with kidney disease, heart failure, or those on a salt-restricted diet should use this syrup only under medical supervision, since it contains sodium. It should not be used long term without a doctor's advice, and anyone with persistent or worsening urinary symptoms needs proper medical evaluation.

Drug Class

• Urinary alkalinizer

Acid Citro Syrup 450ml formula

• Sodium Citrate + Citric Acid

Available forms

• Syrup

How to use Acid Citro Syrup 450ml?

• Shake the bottle gently before each use
• Measure the dose using a proper measuring cup, not an estimate
• Take after meals to reduce the chance of stomach upset
• Mix with a glass of water if advised by your doctor
• Drink plenty of water through the day while using this syrup

Drug Interactions

• Potassium-sparing diuretics: Combined use may raise blood potassium to unsafe levels
• ACE inhibitor blood pressure medicines: May increase the risk of high potassium when combined
• Aluminum-based antacids: Citrate can increase aluminum absorption from these products
• Other sodium-containing medicines: Extra sodium intake may not suit patients with heart or kidney conditions

Risks and warnings

• Kidney disease: Use only under medical supervision, since the kidneys clear excess citrate and sodium
• Heart or blood pressure conditions: The sodium content may not suit patients on a salt-restricted diet
• Not an antibiotic: This syrup does not treat the bacteria causing an infection on its own
• Diabetes: Check with your doctor, since some formulations contain sugar
• Persistent symptoms: See a doctor if burning urine or fever continues beyond a couple of days

Acid Citro Syrup Side Effects

• Mild stomach upset
• Nausea
• Diarrhea with higher doses
• Bloating or gas
• Unusual taste in the mouth
• Rare high potassium levels with excessive use
• Rare allergic skin reaction

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep the bottle tightly capped after each use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the bottle