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Citric Acid Bladder Mixture
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Synonyms
Pharmacological Index
Use
Pregnancy Risk Factor
Usual Dosage
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(SI trik AS id BLAD dur MIKS chur)

U.S. Brand Names
Renacidin®

Generic Available

Yes


Synonyms
Citric Acid and d-gluconic Acid Irrigant; Hemiacidrin

Pharmacological Index

Urinary Tract Product


Use

Preparing solutions for irrigating indwelling urethral catheters; to dissolve or prevent formation of calcifications


Pregnancy Risk Factor

C


Usual Dosage

30-60 mL of 10% (sterile) solution 2-3 times/day by means of a rubber syringe


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported


Dosage Forms

Powder for solution: Citric acid 156-171 g, magnesium hydroxycarbonate 75-87 g, D-gluconic acid 21-30 g, magnesium acid citrate 9-15 g, calcium carbonate 2-6 g (150 g, 300 g)

Solution, irrigation: Citric acid 6.602 g, magnesium hydroxycarbonate 3.177 g, glucono-delta-lactone 0.198 g and benzoic acid 0.023 g per 100 mL (500 mL)


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