Litocit is an oral medicine that has potassium citrate as its active ingredient, indicated for the treatment of renal tubular acidosis with calcium salt calculations, calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis with hypocitraturia of any origin and lithiasis by calcium salts. uric acid, with or without calcium stones.
This medicine can be purchased in pharmacies, for a price of about 43 and 50 reais, which will depend on the dosage prescribed by the doctor.
How to use
In people with moderate hypocitraturia, the recommended dose is 30 mEq per day and in people with severe hypocitraturia, the recommended dose is 60 mEq per day, preferably with meals or up to 30 minutes after meals.
Who should not use
This remedy should not be used in people with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula, people with hyperkalaemia or with conditions that predispose to hyperkalaemia, such as severe renal failure, decompensated diabetes mellitus, acute dehydration, strenuous physical exercise in people without physical conditioning, adrenal insufficiency and extensive tissue loss, as in the case of severe burns.
In addition, it should also not be used in people with urinary tract infection, peptic ulcer, delayed gastric emptying, esophageal compression, intestinal obstruction or who are taking anticholinergic drugs.
Possible side effects
Litocit is generally well tolerated, however, although it is rare, abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or reduced bowel movements may occur, which can be a consequence of bowel irritation and, therefore, can be relieved if the drug is used. ingested during or after meals.
