Prescription Required.Why?
Disodium hydrogen citrate is a salt form of citric acid. Citric acid is a naturally occurring weak organic acid found in citrus fruits.Pharmaceutical formulations containing disodium hydrogen citrate often include it as a buffer, to adjust pH, or as a flavoring agent.
Disodium hydrogen citrate is not a drug used independently to treat a specific medical condition. It's an excipient.
It's used in many pharmaceutical formulations to improve the stability, taste, or absorption of the active medicinal ingredient.
Zeoclan Syrup (Disodium Hydrogen Citrate) itself doesn't have a primary therapeutic mechanism of action. Its role is primarily to modify the properties of a drug formulation rather than directly affecting the body's physiology. It can act as a buffer to maintain a stable pH or enhance the solubility and bioavailability of the main medication.
Storage conditions vary depending on the specific medication containing disodium hydrogen citrate. Always follow the storage instructions printed on the product label. Generally, medications should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.
Dosage and administration instructions are specific to the individual medication containing disodium hydrogen citrate. Never attempt to determine dosing based solely on the presence of this ingredient.
Always follow the healthcare provider's or pharmacist's instructions and the information on the medication label.
Side effects, if any, are primarily related to the main drug in the formulation, not disodium hydrogen citrate itself.
Allergic reactions are possible, though rare.
The interaction between alcohol and medications containing disodium hydrogen citrate depends entirely on the other active ingredients. Check the medication's information for specific interactions.
If drowsiness or other side effects occur from the medication's active ingredient, avoid driving or operating machinery.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication containing disodium hydrogen citrate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The safety of the active ingredient in these circumstances needs to be assessed individually.
Dosage adjustments may be necessary for children. Always follow the healthcare provider's instructions.
Patients with kidney impairment might need dosage adjustments depending on the specific drug formulation. Consult a healthcare professional.
Patients with liver impairment might need dosage adjustments depending on the specific drug formulation. Consult a healthcare professional.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for specific information related to the medicine containing disodium hydrogen citrate that you are taking.
Reputable medical websites and pharmaceutical databases (e.g., FDA website, reliable medical journals).
