Ston 1 B6 Tablet (Magnesium citrate / Potassium citrate)

Description

Ston 1 B6 Tablet may be used for the prevention and treatment of kidney stones. It is an effective treatment for uric acid, cysteine, and calcium oxalate kidney stones. It also helps to relieve painful and burning urination. It dissolves the stones or hard deposits made of uric acid crystals that form inside the kidneys and hence sometimes may be used as an adjuvant in gout therapy.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ston 1 B6 Tablet
Nausea and Vomiting
Increased heartbeat
Tiredness and weakness
Stomach pain
Clumsiness
Numbness of hands or feet
Unsteady walk

Uses of Ston 1 B6 Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Kidney stones
This medicine may be used for the prevention and treatment of kidney stones. It is an effective treatment for uric acid, cysteine, and calcium oxalate kidney stones. It also helps to relieve painful and burning urination. It dissolves the stones or hard deposits made of uric acid crystals that form inside the kidneys and hence sometimes may be used as an adjuvant in gout therapy.
Renal Tubular Acidosis
This medicine is used to dissolve kidney stones in patients with renal tubular acidosis, a disease that occurs when the kidneys fail to remove acids into the urine.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to potassium magnesium citrate, pyridoxine, or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.
Hyperkalemia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with hyperkalemia (high blood potassium levels) due to the increased risk of adverse effects.
Addison’s disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with Addison’s disease (an adrenal gland disorder) due to the increased risk of adverse effects.
Severe renal impairment
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney impairment due to the risk of increased blood potassium levels.
Active urinary tract infection
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with active urinary tract infection due to the risk of adverse effects.
Peptic Ulcer
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with peptic ulcer disease due to the risk of adverse effects.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Hyperkalemia
This medicine may increase the blood potassium levels drastically in some patients. Close monitoring of blood potassium levels, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative might be required based on the clinical condition.
Dehydration
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with acute dehydration due to the risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative might be required based on the clinical condition.
Other medicines
This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Neuropathy
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of neuropathy due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. This risk is especially high in patients taking high doses of this medicine for a prolonged period of time. Report any unusual symptoms or worsening of the condition to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Gastrointestinal irritation
This medicine may cause gastrointestinal irritation and hence, should be used with extreme caution in patients with gastrointestinal diseases. It is advised to take this medicine along with meals to avoid gastrointestinal irritation. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative might be required based on the clinical condition.
Other diseases
If you are suffering from any diseases or medical conditions, inform your doctor about it before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

General Instructions
Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.