Renacidin (CITRIC ACID, GLUCONOLACTONE AND MAGNESIUM CARBONATE)
Renacidin (CITRIC ACID, GLUCONOLACTONE AND MAGNESIUM CARBONATE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Renacidin; Generic name: CITRIC ACID, GLUCONOLACTONE AND MAGNESIUM CARBONATE; Drug class: Calculi Dissolution Agent [EPC].
| Brand name | Renacidin |
|---|---|
| Generic name | CITRIC ACID, GLUCONOLACTONE AND MAGNESIUM CARBONATE |
| Drug class | Calculi Dissolution Agent [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | United-Guardian, Inc. |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Renacidin is indicated for dissolution of bladder calculi of the struvite or apatite variety by local intermittent irrigation through a urethral catheter or cystostomy tube as an alternative or adjunct to surgical procedures. Renacidin is also indicated for use as an intermittent irrigating solution to prevent encrustations of indwelling urethral catheters and cystostomy tubes. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Renacidin for local irrigation within the lower urinary tract is available in single-use 30 mL containers. Prepare and Administer the Dose: Step 1: Inspect Renacidin visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. If particulate matter or discoloration are observed, do not administer. Step 2: Remove the plastic tab connected to the conical tip of the Renacidin container by twisting the plastic tab. See Figure 1. Figure 1 Step 3: Connect the co |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Renacidin use should be stopped immediately if the patient develops fever, urinary tract infection, signs and symptoms consistent with urinary tract infection, or persistent flank pain. Irrigation should be stopped if elevated serum creatinine develops. The contents of individual Renacidin containers should not be combined for use as continuous irrigation of the urinary tract because of complications that may arise from inadequate aseptic technique. Terminal sterilization processes that |
| Active ingredient(s) | ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID |
| Route | IRRIGATION |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=13a9bbba-db21-4cba-991c-5d8afaf2ed74 |