About potassium sodium hydrogen
Urinary alkalinising agent
Used for
- Prevention and treatment of uric acid kidney stones
- Alkalinising urine for certain kidney stone conditions
Usual adult dose
Dissolve the prescribed amount in water; adjust dosing to urine pH as directed by a clinician.
Common side effects
- Stomach upset
- Nausea or vomiting
- High blood potassium or sodium
- Metabolic alkalosis
Important warnings
- Avoid or use cautiously with kidney impairment, dehydration, or low urine output.
- Can raise potassium and sodium; monitoring may be needed.
- Follow urine pH and blood tests when prescribed.
- Seek urgent care for severe weakness, confusion, or abnormal heartbeat.
Pregnancy
Use only when considered necessary by a clinician; pregnancy safety data are limited.
Breastfeeding
Use only with clinician guidance; effects on breastfed infants are not well established.
Interactions
- Potassium-sparing diuretics and ACE inhibitors may increase blood potassium.
- Some blood-pressure medicines and potassium supplements can raise potassium.
- Aluminium-containing antacids may be absorbed more readily as urine becomes alkaline.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.