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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Alkaston-B6 Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of Kidney stones and renal tubular acidosis. This medicine works by increasing the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium, and citric acid levels, thereby preventing the crystallisation, growth, and accumulation of stone-forming salts. It helps alleviate a burning sensation during urination. Common side effects include abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Alkaston-B6 Syrup

Alkaston-B6 Syrup is indicated for the treatment of renal tubular acidosis and kidney stones. It also helps alleviate burning sensations during urination. 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, which causes the blood to remain too acidic.

Alkaston-B6 Syrup is a combination of three drugs, namely: Magnesium citrate, Potassium citrate, and Pyridoxine. Alkaston-B6 Syrup raises the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium, and citric acid levels, which prevents the crystallisation, growth, and accumulation of stone-forming salts.

You are advised to take Alkaston-B6 Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience 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 the side effects persist or worsen.

Before taking the Alkaston-B6 Syrup , let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. And also inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Alkaston-B6 Syrup is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Uses of Alkaston-B6 Syrup

Alkaston-B6 Syrup is a combination medication containing magnesium citrate, potassium citrate, and pyridoxine (vitamin B6). It is primarily used to manage and prevent certain kidney-related conditions. The detailed uses of Alkaston-B6 Syrup are as follows:

  • Prevention and treatment of kidney stones: Alkaston-B6 Syrup helps prevent the formation of calcium oxalate and uric acid kidney stones by alkalinising the urine and reducing urinary oxalate levels.
  • Management of renal tubular acidosis (RTA): Alkaston-B6 Syrup is used to treat RTA by correcting the body's acid-base balance, thereby preventing stone formation and bone demineralization.

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Directions for Use

  • Alkaston-B6 Syrup can be taken with or without food as advised by the doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow Alkaston-B6 Syrup as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not break, crush, or chew it.

Key Benefits

Alkaston-B6 Syrup is a combination of three drugs, namely: Magnesium citrate, Potassium citrate, and Pyridoxine. Alkaston-B6 Syrup is indicated for the treatment of renal tubular acidosis, kidney stones. It prevents the recurrence of calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis (calcium oxalate stones) and uric acid lithiasis (uric acid stones) with or without calcium stones. It also helps alleviate burning sensations during urination. Alkaston-B6 Syrup raises the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium, and citric acid levels, which prevents the crystallisation, growth, and accumulation of stone-forming salts.

How Alkaston-B6 Syrup Works

Alkaston-B6 Syrup is a combination of three drugs, namely: Magnesium citrate, Potassium citrate, and Pyridoxine. Alkaston-B6 Syrup raises the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium, and citric acid levels, which prevents the crystallisation, growth, and accumulation of stone-forming salts.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Alkaston-B6 Syrup

Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Using more medication will not improve your symptoms; instead, it may cause poisoning or serious side effects. If you suspect that you may have overdosed on Alkaston-B6 Syrup or if you have experienced any adverse symptoms, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home.

Drug Warnings

Before taking Alkaston-B6 Syrup , inform your doctor about all your medical conditions, allergies, and any medications you are currently using. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Alkaston-B6 Syrup is not recommended for children, as its safety and effectiveness have not been established. It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alkaston-B6 Syrup , so it is best to avoid or limit alcohol use as a precaution. To manage your condition effectively, use Alkaston-B6 Syrup exactly as prescribed and for the full duration recommended by your doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed dose or use it for longer than advised, as this may lead to adverse effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Potassium citrateMesoridazine
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Potassium citrateGlycopyrrolate
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Potassium citrateMesoridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml:
Taking Mesoridazine and Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml with Mesoridazine is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateGlycopyrrolate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml:
Co-administration of Glycopyrrolate with Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml can increase the risk or severity of ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glycopyrrolate with Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience severe abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, and/or black, tarry stools, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Potassium citrateNortriptyline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml:
Coadministration of Nortriptyline with Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml can increase the risk or severity of gastric bleeding, ulceration, and rarely, perforation leading to serious blood loss.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nortriptyline with Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, abdominal pain, bloating, decreased hunger, red or black tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Potassium citrateOrphenadrine (chloride)
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml:
Taking Orphenadrine and Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Orphenadrine (chloride) with Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateDimenhydrinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml:
Co-administration of Dimenhydrinate and Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml can increase the risk of developing stomach inflammation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dimenhydrinate with Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml is generally avoided, as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, sudden lightheadedness, vomiting (especially with blood), or tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateFlavoxate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml:
Taking Flavoxate and Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flavoxate with Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateDiphenhydramine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml:
Taking Diphenhydramine and Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Diphenhydramine with Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateDisopyramide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml:
Taking Disopyramide and Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Disopyramide and Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml together is not recommended as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citratePromazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml:
Taking Promazine and Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml with Promazine is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium citrateImipramine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml:
Taking Imipramine and Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Alkaston-B6 Oral Solution 450 ml and Imipramine is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Drink plenty of fluids, as they help flush out excess minerals.
  • Limit salt intake. High amounts of salt can increase the risk of kidney stones.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by exercising regularly.
  • Avoid foods rich in oxalates, such as spinach, nuts, okra, dates, avocado, hot chocolate, cocoa, baked potato, French fries, and cereals, as they might increase the risk of oxalate stones.
  • Maintain optimum levels of calcium in the body, as too little or excessive calcium can lead to kidney stones.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[RENAL AND GENITOURINARY AGENT]
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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alkaston-B6 Syrup , so it is best to avoid or limit alcohol use as a precaution.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take Alkaston-B6 Syrup or not.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Alkaston-B6 Syrup is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, you are advised to drive only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Limited information is available regarding the usage of Alkaston-B6 Syrup in patients with hepatic impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have liver problems or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Unsafe

Alkaston-B6 Syrup might cause soft tissue calcification and hyperkalaemia in patients with renal insufficiency. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

The safety and effectiveness of Alkaston-B6 Syrup in children have not been established.

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Heart

Inform your doctor if you have any existing heart disease. Your doctor will prescribe this medicine only if the potential benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor before giving Alkaston-B6 Syrup to elderly patients. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the potential benefits outweigh the risks.

FAQs

Alkaston-B6 Syrup is used to treat kidney stones and renal tubular acidosis (accumulation of acid in the body due to the failure of the kidneys to acidify the urine).

Alkaston-B6 Syrup raises the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium and citric acid levels; this prevents the crystallisation of stone-forming salts.

Avoid taking Alkaston-B6 Syrup if you have peptic ulcers, as Alkaston-B6 Syrup has ulcerogenic potential, which could lead to further ulceration.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Alkaston-B6 Syrup . Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you have severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Consult a doctor before taking Alkaston-B6 Syrup if you have an active urinary tract infection, as Alkaston-B6 Syrup increases the urinary pH, which might promote further bacterial growth.

Do not discontinue Alkaston-B6 Syrup without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Alkaston-B6 Syrup for as long as prescribed. Do not hesitate to consult your doctor if you experience any difficulties while taking Alkaston-B6 Syrup .

Alkaston-B6 Syrup may cause 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 the side effects persist or worsen.

Alkaston-B6 Syrup should be used during pregnancy only if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Drink enough water to avoid dehydration. Include fruits and vegetables in your diet. Eat more calcium-rich foods, such as leafy green vegetables, dairy products, salmon, and sardines, and avoid stone-forming foods like spinach, rhubarb, tea, beets, and chocolate.

Do not take Alkaston-B6 Syrup if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium), chronic renal failure, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, adrenal insufficiency, acute dehydration, oesophageal compression, delayed gastric emptying, intestinal obstruction, peptic ulcers, urinary tract infection, or renal insufficiency.

No interactions between Alkaston-B6 Syrup and food have been established. However, to prevent kidney stones, you are advised to avoid foods rich in oxalates, such as spinach, nuts, dates, avocado, hot chocolate, cocoa, baked potato, French fries, and cereals. Also, avoid potassium-rich foods like bananas, apricots, almonds, beans, and potatoes.

Before starting Alkaston-B6 Syrup , inform the doctor if you have any other health conditions, such as hyperkalaemia or gastrointestinal lesions, or if you are taking any other medications.

Consult your doctor before taking Alkaston-B6 Syrup with other medications, such as potassium-sparing diuretics, painkillers, or antihypertensives.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

142 AB, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra
Other Info - ALK0155

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