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What Are The Side Effects Of Citralka Syrup?

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Posted on Mon, 22 Dec 2014
Question: Hello Doctor

My 64 year old mother took Citralka Syrup thinking it as a Laxative (both the bottles looked similar to her ). When I inquired her for how many days she has been taking this wrong medicine, she said for a week. Will there be any issues because of taking this wrong medicine? She has not complained of any issues so far but we are worried.

Kindly advice

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Answered by Dr. Divakara (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Nothing will happen.

Detailed Answer:
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Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic.

Don't worry nothing will happen. The maximum that could have happen is hyper acidity but she is not complaining anything like that. So no need to worry.

But there could be rise in blood potassium levels so i advise you to get her tested for Serum potassium levels and if that is normal nothing needs to be done. If its abnormal revert back to me.

Any other clarification feel free to ask.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Citralka Syrup?

Brief Answer: Nothing will happen. Detailed Answer: Hi Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic. Don't worry nothing will happen. The maximum that could have happen is hyper acidity but she is not complaining anything like that. So no need to worry. But there could be rise in blood potassium levels so i advise you to get her tested for Serum potassium levels and if that is normal nothing needs to be done. If its abnormal revert back to me. Any other clarification feel free to ask.