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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Renacidin® |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Synonyms |
| Citric Acid and d-gluconic Acid Irrigant; Hemiacidrin |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Urinary Tract Product |
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| Use |
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Preparing solutions for irrigating indwelling urethral catheters; to dissolve or prevent formation of calcifications |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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30-60 mL of 10% (sterile) solution 2-3 times/day by means of a rubber syringe |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Powder for solution: Citric acid 156-171 g, magnesium hydroxycarbonate 75-87 g, D-gluconic acid 21-30 g, magnesium acid citrate 9-15 g, calcium carbonate 2-6 g (150 g, 300 g) Solution, irrigation: Citric acid 6.602 g, magnesium hydroxycarbonate 3.177 g, glucono-delta-lactone 0.198 g and benzoic acid 0.023 g per 100 mL (500 mL) |
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