Urolect


OTC

Sodium bicarbonate increases the alkali reserve of the plasma and increases excretion of urine, which is rendered less acidic.

Composition

Each sachet contains:
Sodium Bicarbonate BP 1.76 g
Sodium Citrate Anhydrous USP 0.63 g
Anhydrous Citric Acid BP 0.72 g
Tartaric Acid BP 0.89 g
Flavoured Excipients q.s.
Excipients: Lemon flavour.

Indications for use

Urinary alkalinization where indicated:
As an adjunct therapy for urinary tract infection to relieve dysuria.
Enhance the action of certain antibiotics.
As an anti-urolithic that reduces and prevents the crystallization of uric acid, cysteine and calcium oxalate stones.
Gastric alkalinization for symptomatic treatment of gastric hyperacidity.

Mode of administration

4g to 8g (1 to 2 sachets) dissolved in boiled & cooled water four times daily or as prescribed.
Adults: Four to eight grams in half a glass of cold water, three to four times daily, taken on an empty stomach after effervescence has subsided.
Additional water (approximately one-half glass) should subsequently be ingested.
Children (6 to 12 years): Four grams in half a glass of cold water, two to three times daily, taken on an empty stomach after effervescence has subsided.
Additional water (approximately one-half glass) should subsequently be ingested.