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Gastrointestinal
Acid Relief
Conditions associated with hyperacidity like urinary infections, heartburn and indigestion can be extremely painful and uncomfortable.
What Are These Conditions?
Urinary Tract InfectionsA urinary tract infection is an infection that begins in your urinary system. Any part of your urinary system can become infected, but most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the urethra and the bladder.
Women are at greater risk of developing a urinary tract infection than are men. A urinary tract infection limited to your bladder can be painful and annoying.
In general, urinary tract infection signs and symptoms develop rapidly and can include:- A strong, persistent urge to urinate
- A burning sensation when urinating
- Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
- Blood in the urine (haematuria) or cloudy, strong-smelling urine
- Bacteria in the urine (bacteriuria)
HeartburnHeartburn is a burning sensation in your chest, just behind your breastbone.
Symptoms of heartburn include:- A burning pain in the chest that usually occurs after eating and may occur at night
- Pain that worsens when lying down or bending over
Occasional heartburn is common and no cause for alarm. Most people can manage the discomfort of heartburn on their own with lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications like Citro-Soda.
Seek immediate help if you experience severe chest pain, especially when combined with other signs and symptoms such as difficulty breathing or jaw or arm pain. Chest pain may be a symptom of a heart attack.
IndigestionIndigestion, also called dyspepsia or an upset stomach is a general term that describes discomfort in your upper abdomen. Indigestion is not a disease, but rather a collection of symptoms you experience, including bloating, belching and nausea. Although indigestion is common, how you experience indigestion may differ from how someone else does. Symptoms of indigestion might be felt occasionally or as often as daily.
Most people with indigestion have one or more of the following symptoms:- Early fullness during a meal. You haven't eaten much of your meal, but you already feel full and may not be able to finish eating
- Uncomfortable fullness after a meal. Fullness lasts longer than it should
- Pain in the upper abdomen. You feel a mild to severe pain in the area between the bottom of your breastbone (sternum) and your navel
- Burning in the upper abdomen. You feel an uncomfortable heat or burning sensation between the bottom of the breastbone and navel
Less frequent symptoms occur together with indigestion, including:- Nausea. You feel like you are about to vomit
- Bloating. Your stomach feels swollen, tight and uncomfortable
Mild indigestion is usually nothing to worry about. Consult your doctor if discomfort persists for more than two weeks.
Contact your doctor right away if pain is severe or accompanied by:- Shortness of breath, sweating or chest pain radiating to the jaw, neck or arm
- Chest pain on exertion or with stress
TreatmentCitro-Soda has been formulated to effectively provide relief of acidity symptoms like urinary infections, mild to moderate heartburn and indigestion.
Dosage and Directions:
| 1. | Adults: One to two 5 ml medicine measures (4 g to 8 g) in half a glass of cold water 3 to 4 times daily, taken on an empty stomach and followed with additional water. Drink after effervescence | | 2. | Long term therapy: One 5 ml (4 g) medicine measure daily | | 3. | Children (6 to 12 years of age): One 5 ml medicine measure (4 g) in half a glass of cold water 2 to 3 times daily, taken on an empty stomach and followed with additional water. Drink after effervescence |
Citro-Soda is an 'All Round Acid Specialist'. Citro-Soda is available in regular and New Orange flavour in 60 g/120 g bottles and convenient single serve sachets.
REFERENCES: | 1. | Liker H, Hungni P, Wiklund I. Managing gastroesophageal reflux disease in primary care: The patient perspective. J Am Board Fam Pract 2005; 18: 393-400. | | 2. | http://www.WebMD.com | | 3. | Buonanno AP, Damweber BJ. Review of urinary tract infection. J Mod Pharm 2010; 17(3): 25-29. | | 4. | Citro-Soda Package Insert. Adcock Ingram Ltd. |
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