Alkaston Oral Solution is indicated for the treatment of renal tubular acidosis and kidney stones due to low citric acid levels or high uric acid. Kidney stones are small, hard deposits made up of calcium, phosphate and other minerals/acid salts that stick together in concentrated urine. Renal tubular acidosis is a condition in which the kidneys fail to excrete acids into the urine, this causes the blood to remain too acidic.
 
Alkaston Oral Solution is a combination of two drugs, namely: Magnesium citrate and Potassium citrate. Alkaston Oral Solution raises the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium and citric acid levels; this prevents the crystallisation, growth and accumulation of stone-forming salts.
 
You are advised to take Alkaston Oral Solution for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Consult your doctor before taking Alkaston Oral Solution if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Alkaston Oral Solution is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. It is not known if alcohol interacts with Alkaston Oral Solution , so please consult a doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Alkaston Oral Solution is a combination of two drugs, namely: Magnesium citrate and Potassium citrate. Alkaston Oral Solution is indicated for the treatment of renal tubular acidosis with calcium stones, uric acid lithiasis with or without calcium stone, hypocitraturic calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis (kidney stones). Alkaston Oral Solution raises the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium and citric acid levels; this prevents the crystallisation, growth and accumulation of stone-forming salts. 

Do not take Alkaston Oral Solution if you are allergic to any of its components; if you have hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium), delayed gastric emptying, intestinal obstruction, peptic ulcers, urinary tract infection, or renal insufficiency. Inform your doctor if you have gastrointestinal lesions. If you experience severe vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding or abdominal pain, stop taking Alkaston Oral Solution and consult a doctor immediately. Alkaston Oral Solution is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Consult your doctor before taking Alkaston Oral Solution if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.