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

Utimack Syrup is used to treat renal tubular acidosis and kidney stones. It contains Magnesium citrate and Potassium citrate which prevents the crystallisation, growth and accumulation of stone-forming salts. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Utimack Syrup

Utimack Syrup 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.
 
Utimack Syrup is a combination of two drugs, namely: Magnesium citrate and Potassium citrate. Utimack Syrup 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 Utimack Syrup 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 Utimack Syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Utimack Syrup is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. It is not known if alcohol interacts with Utimack Syrup, so please consult a doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Utimack Syrup

Utimack Syrup is used in the treatment of kidney stones, renal tubular acidosis. The detailed uses of Utimack Syrup are as follows:

  • Kidney Stone Prevention: Utimack Syrup is often used to help dissolve and prevent the formation of kidney stones by reducing the concentration of stone-forming substances in the urine.
  • Kidney health: Utimack Syrup supports kidney health by maintaining proper mineral balance.
  • Relief from Pain: Utimack Syrup may provide relief from pain associated with urinary stones by alleviating discomfort during urination and reducing spasms in the urinary tract.
  • Renal Tubular Acidosis: Utimack Syrup contains Magnesium Citrate and Potassium Citrate, which help increase urinary pH, reducing acidity.

Directions for Use

• Utimack Syrup can be taken after meals or as advised by the doctor. • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety. • Check the label for directions before use. Mix the advised dose of Utimack Syrup with a glass of water as directed and take it orally. • Shake well before use.

Medicinal Benefits

Utimack Syrup is a combination of two drugs, namely: Magnesium citrate and Potassium citrate. Utimack Syrup 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). Utimack Syrup raises the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium and citric acid levels; this prevents the crystallisation, growth and accumulation of stone-forming salts. 

How Utimack Syrup Works

Utimack Syrup is a combination of two drugs, namely: Magnesium citrate and Potassium citrate. Utimack Syrup raises the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium and citric acid levels; this prevents the crystallisation, growth and accumulation of stone-forming salts.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Utimack Syrup out of reach and sight of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Utimack Syrup

Take Utimack Syrup only as advised by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Utimack Syrup 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 Utimack Syrup and consult a doctor immediately. Utimack Syrup is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Consult your doctor before taking Utimack Syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Potassium citrateDarifenacin
Critical
Potassium citrateClemastine
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Potassium citrateDarifenacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Utimack Syrup:
Taking Darifenacin and Utimack Syrup (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Darifenacin with Utimack Syrup is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction but 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 citrateClemastine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Utimack Syrup:
Taking Clemastine and Utimack Syrup (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clemastine with Utimack Syrup is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction but 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 citrateCyproheptadine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Utimack Syrup:
Taking Cyproheptadine and Utimack Syrup (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cyproheptadine with Utimack Syrup is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction but 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 citratePhenindamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Utimack Syrup:
Taking Phenindamine and Utimack Syrup (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Phenindamine with Utimack Syrup 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 Utimack Syrup:
Taking Imipramine and Utimack Syrup (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Utimack Syrup 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.
Potassium citrateMepenzolate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Utimack Syrup:
Taking Mepenzolate and Utimack Syrup (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mepenzolate with Utimack Syrup 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 citratePropantheline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Utimack Syrup:
Taking Propantheline and Utimack Syrup (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Propantheline with Utimack Syrup is not recommended, as it may lead to 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 citrateScopolamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Utimack Syrup:
Taking Scopolamine and Utimack Syrup (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Utimack Syrup and Scopolamine is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction but 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 citrateProcyclidine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Utimack Syrup:
Taking Procyclidine and Utimack Syrup together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking procyclidine with Utimack Syrup is not recommended, but it can be taken together if advised by your 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 citrateTriprolidine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Utimack Syrup:
Taking Triprolidine and Utimack Syrup (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Triprolidine with Utimack Syrup 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 in flushing 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.

  • Try maintaining optimum levels of calcium in the body as too little or high 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 if alcohol interacts with Utimack Syrup. Please consult a doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Utimack Syrup belongs to pregnancy category C. 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 before taking Utimack Syrup; your doctor will decide whether Utimack Syrup can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Utimack 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 Utimack Syrup in patients with hepatic impairment. Please consult your doctor.

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Kidney

Unsafe

Utimack 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 Utimack Syrup in children have not been established.

Have a query?

FAQs

Utimack Syrup contains Magnesium citrate and Potassium citrate. Utimack Syrup raises the urinary pH, potassium, magnesium and citric acid levels; this prevents the crystallisation of stone-forming salts.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Utimack Syrup for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Utimack Syrup.

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

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Utimack 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 Utimack Syrup if you have an active urinary tract infection, as Utimack Syrup increases the urinary pH, which might promote further bacterial growth.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - UT17379

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