Citric Acid Monohydrate

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

Therapeutic Class
Cough suppressant

Description
Citric Acid Monohydrate 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.

Pharmacology
Citric Acid Monohydrate 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.

Dosage & Administration
1-5 years: 5 ml upto 4 times daily
6-12 years: 10 ml upto 4 times daily
>12 years & Adults: 20 ml upto 3-4 times daily

Interaction
No drug-drug interaction has been found.

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.

Pregnancy & Lactation
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.

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

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