DISODIUM HYDROGEN CITRATE 

Overview:

Disodium Hydrogen Citrate is a medicine that helps make urine less acidic. Doctors often give it to people who have burning while peeing, urinary infections, or kidney stones, since lowering the acid level eases the pain and can stop stones from forming. It is transformed into bicarbonate inside the body, which works to balance and reduce acidity.

Classification: Urinary alkalinizer

Uses:

Disodium Hydrogen Citrate is mainly used to make the urine less acidic, which helps relieve burning or discomfort during urination. It’s often prescribed for urinary tract infections, kidney stones, or conditions that cause acidic urine, because balancing the urine’s pH can reduce irritation and prevent stones from forming.

How it works:

Disodium Hydrogen Citrate works by turning into sodium bicarbonate once it’s inside the body. It acts like a natural neutralizer, balancing extra acid in the urine and lowering acidity.By reducing urine acidity, it helps ease burning or pain while urinating and lowers the chance of kidney stone formation.

Dosage: As prescribed by your doctor.

Side Effects:

• Stomach upset / abdominal discomfort
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Frequent urination

Precautions:

• Use carefully in people with kidney problems (may worsen fluid or electrolyte imbalance).
• Caution in heart disease or high blood pressure, since it contains sodium and can cause fluid retention.
• Avoid severe liver disease unless advised by a doctor.
• Should not be used for long periods without medical supervision (risk of metabolic alkalosis).
• Always tell the doctor about other medicines, as it may interact with certain antibiotics or urine pH–sensitive drugs.

Disclaimer:This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.