Polycitra

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include muscle cramps or twitching, slow heart rate, and seizure (convulsions).

Avoid using antacids without your doctor's advice, including household baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). Antacids that contain aluminum or sodium can interact with citric acid, potassium citrate, and sodium citrate, causing a serious electrolyte imbalance or aluminum toxicity.

Avoid taking potassium supplements or using other foods or products that contain potassium without first asking your doctor. Salt substitutes or low-salt dietary products often contain potassium. If you take certain products together you may accidentally get too much potassium. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains potassium.

Avoid eating foods that are high in salt, or using extra table salt on your meals.

It is very important to follow any diet plan created for you by your doctor or nutrition counselor. You should become very familiar with the list of foods you should eat or avoid to help control your condition.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• swelling, rapid weight gain;

• numbness or tingly feeling in your hands or feet, or around your mouth;

• muscle twitching or pain, leg pain or cramps;

• fast, slow, or uneven heart rate;

• unusual weakness, rapid and shallow breathing, dizziness, confusion, or mood changes;

• feeling restless, nervous, or irritable;

• black, bloody, or tarry stools;

• coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;

• severe stomach pain, ongoing diarrhea or vomiting; or

• seizure (convulsions).

Less serious side effects may include:

• nausea, or vomiting, stomach pain;

• mild or occasional diarrhea; or

• mild stomach pain.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Signs of a high potassium level like a heartbeat that does not feel normal; change in thinking clearly and with logic; feeling weak, lightheaded, or dizzy; feel like passing out; numbness or tingling; or shortness of breath.
• Very upset stomach or throwing up.
• Swelling of belly.
• Very bad belly pain.
• Black, tarry, or bloody stools.
• Throwing up blood or throw up that looks like coffee grounds.

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Some side effects of Polycitra may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.