Alkaren-B6 Tablet has a combination of medicines that is used for the treatment and prevention of kidney stones or crystals. It works by raising the pH of urine, prevents the formation, growth, and aggregation of crystals in the kidneys and increases the synthesis of oxalate.

Alkaren-B6 Tablet may be taken with or without food. It should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time. Continue taking the medicine and do not stop until you have finished the complete dose.

This medicine should not be taken more than the recommended dose. It is usually a safe medicine with very minimal or no side effects. However, some people may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Let your doctor know if they persist or get worse.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any other health conditions. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines. Let your doctor also know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding to make sure it is safe for you.

Uses of Alkaren-B6 Tablet

Treatment of Kidney stone

Benefits of Alkaren-B6 Tablet

In Treatment of Kidney stone

Alkaren-B6 Tablet is combination medicine that helps in the treatment and prevents formation of kidney stones. It inhibits stone formation and breaks up small stones that are beginning to form. This medicine helps to form a protective coating on the existing stones and helps prevent other particles from sticking to its surface and becoming bigger in size. Keep taking it as prescribed to get the most benefit. Eat citrus rich fruits such as lemons, oranges etc., and drink adequate amounts of fluids to prevent formation of kidney stones.

Side effects of Alkaren-B6 Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Alkaren-B6

Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain

How to use Alkaren-B6 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alkaren-B6 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Alkaren-B6 Tablet works

To be updated soon.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alkaren-B6 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Alkaren-B6 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Alkaren-B6 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Alkaren-B6 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Alkaren-B6 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Alkaren-B6 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Alkaren-B6 Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Alkaren-B6 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Alkaren-B6 Tablet

₹10.8/Tablet

Ston 1 B6 Tablet

Cipla Ltd

₹11.2/tablet

4% costlier

Unstone-B6 Tablet

Cognitus Life Sciences Pvt.Ltd

₹14.8/tablet

37% costlier

Roulcryst Tablet

Roulex Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹8.26/tablet

24% cheaper

Kmgopis Tablet

Orange Organics Pharmaceuticals

₹23.9/tablet

121% costlier

Quick tips

Alkaren-B6 Tablet is prescribed for the treatment and prevention of kidney stones.
Take adequate water or fluids while taking this medicine to prevent kidney stones.
You can also include citric acid-rich food in your diet like grapefruit, oranges, lemons, or limes to prevent kidney stones.
Inform your doctor if you have any kidney or heart disease or high potassium levels in your blood.

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Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Patient concerns

Homocysteine tested more than 40. also Vit D3 deficient any relation in above? how do i decrease the Homocysteine levels? any supplement available for good heart health. i am overweight btw will try to shed weight too

Dr. Ajeet Singh

Cardiology

Vit B12 or B6 or folic acid deficiencies can increase Homocystein which increased cardiac risk. Start taking folic acid & B12 B6 diet. Go for lipid profile cardiac evaluation

I have breast pain for 2 weeks but my period on next week. Why?

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Take benadon 40mg OD for 2weeks. Get your vit B 12Levels, B6, vit D levels tested

Related lab tests

Calcium

Uric Acid

Urine Routine & Microscopy

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