Urikem Syrup
Product introduction
Urikem Syrup is a medicine used in the treatment of kidney stones. It prevents the formation of mineral crystals that can develop into kidney stones.
Urikem Syrup may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It is best taken with food. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor.
The medicine may cause few common side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. If you experienced any such side effects that does not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Urikem Syrup may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It is best taken with food. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor.
The medicine may cause few common side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. If you experienced any such side effects that does not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Uses of Urikem Syrup
Benefits of Urikem Syrup
In Kidney stone
Urikem Syrup is a combination medicine that helps in the treatment and prevents the formation of kidney stones. It inhibits stone formation and breaks up small stones that are beginning to form. This medicine also raises urine pH and prevents the aggregation of crystals in the kidneys, thereby preventing stones. Keep taking it as prescribed to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Urikem Syrup
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 Urikem
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
How to use Urikem Syrup
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Urikem Syrup is to be taken with food.
How Urikem Syrup works
Urikem Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Magnesium Citrate and Potassium Citrate which prevent kidney stones. It raises urine pH and prevents the formation, growth and aggregation of crystals in the kidneys, thereby preventing stones.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Urikem Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Urikem Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Urikem Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Urikem Syrup does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Urikem Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Urikem Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Urikem Syrup may not be advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Urikem Syrup may not be advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Urikem Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Urikem Syrup is prescribed for the treatment of kidney stones.
- Take adequate water or fluids while taking Urikem Syrup 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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VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
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What are you using Urikem Syrup for?
Kidney stone
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Stomach pain
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Empty stomach
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Potassium Citrate. San Antonio: Mission Pharmacal Company; 1985 [revised Dec. 2009]. [Accessed on 6 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Richfaith Pharmaceuticals
Address: 12, RING ROAD, LAJPAT NAGAR-IV NEW DELHI (110024)
Country of origin: India
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