Citrahil is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Kidney Stones. Other than this, Citrahil has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Citrahil. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Citrahil include Nausea or vomiting, Stomach ache. Some other side effects of Citrahil have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Citrahil go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Citrahil is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Citrahil has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Citrahil related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Citrahil contraindications section.
Additionally, Citrahil may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Citrahil is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Citrahil is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Citrahil is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Citrahil safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Citrahil will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Citrahil safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Citrahil for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Citrahil on the Kidneys?
Citrahil rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Citrahil on the Liver?
Side effects of Citrahil on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Citrahil on the Heart?
Citrahil is rarely harmful for the heart.
Citrahil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Citrahil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Citrahil habit forming or addictive?
Citrahil does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Citrahil will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Citrahil is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Citrahil for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Citrahil
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Citrahil with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Citrahil
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Citrahil.
Yes, Citrahil has been reported to causes diarrhoea but this occurs in a few cases only. It is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Citrahil causes tiredness but this occurs only in few cases. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind it is not known. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Citrahil causes gas (flatulence) but it occurs only in a few cases. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience gas (flatulence) after taking this medicine then try to avoid that food which is more likely to cause gas and eat less quantity of food at a time.
Long-term use of Citrahil along with inadequate intake of electrolytes may cause low potassium in your body by increasing the excretion of potassium in the urine. This can result in symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, and tiredness.
Take it as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food but you are advised to take it after food with plenty of water to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with hypocalcemia and renal disease.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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