Citric Acid, Magnesium Carbonate, and Glucono-Delta-Lactone

Generic name: Citric Acid, Magnesium Carbonate, and Glucono-Delta-Lactone [ SI-trik-AS-id, mag-NEE-see-um-KAR-bo-nate, and-GLOO-kon-o-DEL-ta-LAK-tone ]
Brand name: Renacidin
Drug class: Sterile irrigating solutions

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 16, 2024.

Uses of Citric Acid, Magnesium Carbonate, and Glucono-Delta-Lactone:

• It is used to treat kidney and bladder stones.
• It is used to prevent clogs in bladder catheters and tubes.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Citric Acid, Magnesium Carbonate, and Glucono-Delta-Lactone?

• If you are allergic to citric acid, magnesium carbonate, and glucono-delta-lactone; any part of citric acid, magnesium carbonate, and glucono-delta-lactone; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
• If urine is leaking from the urinary tract into other areas of the body.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with citric acid, magnesium carbonate, and glucono-delta-lactone.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take citric acid, magnesium carbonate, and glucono-delta-lactone with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Citric Acid, Magnesium Carbonate, and Glucono-Delta-Lactone?

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take citric acid, magnesium carbonate, and glucono-delta-lactone. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
• Have your urine checked as you have been told by your doctor.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks to you and the baby.

How is this medicine (Citric Acid, Magnesium Carbonate, and Glucono-Delta-Lactone) best taken?

Use citric acid, magnesium carbonate, and glucono-delta-lactone as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Do not take citric acid, magnesium carbonate, and glucono-delta-lactone by mouth. It is for use as a bladder rinse only.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Call your doctor to find out what to do.

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

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, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI) like blood in the urine, burning or pain when passing urine, feeling the need to pass urine often or right away, fever, lower stomach pain, or pelvic pain.
• Signs of high magnesium levels like confusion, feeling sluggish, slow movements, shortness of breath, upset stomach, or very bad dizziness or passing out.
• Lower back or side pain.
• Cloudy or pink-red urine.

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What are some other side effects of Citric Acid, Magnesium Carbonate, and Glucono-Delta-Lactone?

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 any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Bladder irritation.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Citric Acid, Magnesium Carbonate, and Glucono-Delta-Lactone?

• If you need to store citric acid, magnesium carbonate, and glucono-delta-lactone at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it.

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer

• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about citric acid, magnesium carbonate, and glucono-delta-lactone, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

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