Carmicide Adult

Carmicide Adult Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Citric Acid Monohydrate is indicated for the management of dry cough.

Sodium citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid. It is white, crystalline powder or white, granular crystals, slightly deliquescent in moist air, freely soluble in water,practically insoluble in alcohol. Like citric acid, it has a sour taste.From the medical point of view, it is used as alkalinizing agent. It works by neutralizing excess acid in the blood and urine. It has been indicated for the treatment of metabolic acidosis.

Citrate prevents activation of the clotting cascade by chelating calcium ions. Citrate neutralizes acid in the stomach and urine, raising the pH .

Trade Name Carmicide Adult
Generic Citric Acid + Sodium Citrate
Weight 40mg, 35mg
Type Liquid
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer Indoco Remedies Ltd
Available Country India
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Carmicide Adult
Carmicide Adult

Uses

Citric Acid Monohydrate contains the active ingredient Citric Acid Monohydrate which helps to reduce the dry cough and soothes the throat from any related discomfort and pain. Citric Acid is a demulcent which relieves irritation of the mucous membrane in the throat by forming a protective film. Citric Acid is absorbed after oral administration. It is found naturally in the body and is widely distributed.

Sodium citrate is an ingredient used for the anticoagulation of whole blood as part of automated apheresis procedures.

Used as an anticoagulant during plasmophoresis as well as a neutralizing agent in the treatment of upset stomach and acidic urine .

Carmicide Adult is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Acidosis, Catheter site calcification caused by appetite, Catheter site calcification caused by struvite, Gouty Arthritis, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney Stones, Metabolic Acidosis, Blood Specimen Collection, Blood sample storage, Bowel preparation therapy, Chemical contraception, Potassium placement, Urine alkalinization therapy, Cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy, Oral antisepsisAcidosis, Allergic cough, Allergies, Asthma, Asthma Chronic, Cough, Common Cold, Cough, Coughing caused by Bronchitis, Dehydration, Gouty Arthritis, Heartburn, Metabolic Acidosis, Phlegm, Airway secretion clearance therapy, Oral rehydration therapy, Plasmapheresis, Urine alkalinization therapy, Fluid and electrolyte maintenance therapy, Irrigation during surgical procedures, Irrigation of the ocular surface therapy

How Carmicide Adult works

Citrate chelates free calcium ions preventing them from forming a complex with tissue factor and coagulation factor VIIa to promote the activation of coagulation factor X . This inhibits the extrinsic initiation of the coagulation cascade. Citrate may also exert an anticoagulant effect via a so far unknown mechanism as restoration of calcium concentration does not fully reverse the effect of citrate . Citrate is a weak base and so reacts with hydrochloric acid in the stomach to raise the pH. It it further metabolized to bicarbonate which then acts as a systemic alkalizing agent, raising the pH of the blood and urine . It also acts as a diuretic and increases the urinary excretion of calcium.

Dosage

Carmicide Adult dosage

Age Dose Dose frequency

1-5 years 5 ml Upto 4 times daily

6-12 years 10 ml Upto 4 times daily

>12 years & Adults 20 ml 3-4 times daily

Side Effects

There are no known side effects from using this medicine when used as directed. If taken excessively above the stated dose, glycerol present in the medicine may cause headache, stomach upset and diarrhea.

Toxicity

ORAL (LD50): Acute: 5040 mg/kg [Mouse]. 3000 mg/kg [Rat].

Overdose toxicity is mainly due to alkalosis as well as tetany or depressed heart function due to lack of free calcium .

Precaution

Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.

Volume of Distribution

19-39L .

Elimination Route

Tmax of 98-130min .

Half Life

18-54 min

Clearance

Total clearance of 313-1107mL/min .

Elimination Route

Largely eliminated through hepatic metabolism with very little cleared by the kidneys .

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

There are no or limited amount of data from the use of Citric Acid Monohydrate in pregnant women. There is insufficient information on the excretion of Citric Acid Monohydrate & its metabolites in human milk.

Storage Condition

Keep in a cool and dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

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