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Composition Each 100 g contains: Magnesium citrate            42.49 g Properties and Mode of Action  by alkalinizing urine, minimizes the precipitation of uric acid in the urinary tract during therapy with serum uric acid lowering agents; thus avoiding the danger of mechanical obstruction and urate stone formation. Indications Prevention of urate stone formation in gout and other hyperuricemic states where serum uric acid lowering agents are used. Dosage and Administration One sachet in half a glass of water 3 - 4 times daily. One dose should be kept for bedtime. Precautions Magnesium salts are to be used with caution in impaired renal function. Drug Interactions Oral magnesium salts decrease the absorption of tetracyclines, so, administration should be separated by a number of hours. Contra_indications Cases of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or acute surgical abdomen. Cases with rectal fissures, intestinal obstruction or perforation. Side effects Nausea- diarrhea or abdominal cramps. Presentation Box of 10 sachets of 5 g each.