Neoralit SR®

How should Neoralit SR® be taken?

Neoralit SR® is usually taken three times a day, but dosages may vary based on individual needs. Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, take Neoralit SR® as follows: 2 tablets, three times a day with meals or 30 minutes after meals. Swallow the tablets whole with a full glass of water (240 ml).

It is recommended to drink extra fluids (2-3 liters per day) while taking Neoralit SR®. Do not chew or crush the tablets. Avoid lying down for at least 30 minutes after taking the product. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is near the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your regular dose as scheduled. Do not take a double dose to compensate for a missed one.

Regular monitoring of your urine's pH using the test strips supplied with the product is necessary to ensure the correct dosage of Neoralit SR®. The goal is to maintain your urine's pH within the physiological range (6.6-6.8). Testing should be performed twice daily.

If an overdose occurs, seek immediate medical attention.

Who should avoid taking Neoralit SR®?

Neoralit SR® is not recommended for use in the following cases:
• Allergic reaction: If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Neoralit SR®. If you experience signs of an allergic reaction, stop using the product immediately and consult a healthcare provider.
• High potassium levels: If you have high levels of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia).
• Heart failure: If you have been diagnosed with heart failure.
• Kidney failure: If you suffer from kidney failure.
Important: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Neoralite SR® should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diverse diet.

What should I tell my doctor before taking Neoralit SR®?

Inform your doctor if:
• You have any of the following conditions:
- Untreated diabetes: If your diabetes is not well-controlled.
- Addison's disease: A condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce sufficient hormones.
- Serious tissue damage: Such as severe burns.
- Stomach or duodenal ulcers: If you have a history of ulcers in your stomach or duodenum.
- Severe dehydration: If you are experiencing or have experienced significant dehydration.

- chronic diarrhea;
- coronary heart disease or a history of myocardial infarction;
- swelling of the feet and legs;
- high blood pressure;
- pregnancy, pregnancy planning and breastfeeding;
- impaired passage of the esophagus, stomach and intestines;
- genitourinary infection.

• You use any of the following substances: aspirin, diuretics, potassium-containing preparations, salt substitutes, steroids, drugs for high blood pressure, quinidine, antacids, methenamine, ACE inhibitors (Captopril, Enalapril, Benazepril). This list may be incomplete, so tell your doctor about all medicines, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and supplements you take. Do not start taking a new product without consulting your doctor.

Are there any side effects of Neoralit SR®?

In recommended doses, potassium citrate is usually well tolerated. Symptoms of stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting and liquid stools may be experienced for the first few days while the body adjusts to the product. Be sure to tell your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen, and in cases of stomach pain, weakness, muscle aches, rapid or irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing, stiffness or rigidity of the extremities, nervousness, unpleasant taste in the mouth, black glossy stools.

Storage:

Store Neoralite SR® in its original packaging at temperatures up to 25°C, in a dry place, out of direct sunlight and out of reach of young children. Do not use the product after its expiry date or if the integrity of the packaging is compromised.