Alka 5 Syrup: Uses, Dose, Ingredients, Side Effects

Alka 5 Syrup is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Charak Pharmaceuticals. It is a natural alkaliser that helps to maintain normal urine pH balance. 

Alka 5 Syrup facilitates the passage of urinary calculi by diuretic, anti—inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Benefits

Benefits of Alka 5 Syrup:
Soothes burning during urination.
Reduces inflammation & pain.
Exhibits anti-bacterial activity.
Reduces urgency & frequency.
Potentiates anti-bacterial action & is completely safe.
Acts as anti-spasmodic & anti-microbial.

Ingredients

Ingredients of Alka 5 Syrup:
Each 5 ml of syrup contains powders of –

• Yavakshara [Hordeum vulgare] – urine alkaliser, mild diuretic, reduces irritation of bladder & urinary passages.- 37.5 mg – Yavakshara is an Ayurvedic medicine, used in treating urinary diseases, abdominal pain, bloating, etc . It is also used as ingredient in many medicines. Yava kshara alkali preparation made with whole plant of barley (botanical name – Hordeum vulgare).
• Shwetha parpati – diuretic & anti-inflammatory.- 125 mg – It is a traditional Ayurvedic medicine prepared from Surya Kshara (Kalami sora / Soraka) – Purified Potassium nitrate,
  Sphatika  – Purified Potash Alum and Navasadara – Purified Ammonium chloride.
• Extracts of –
  Gokshura [Tribulus terrestris] – diuretic, lithotriptic & anti-inflammatory.- 250 mg
  Dhanyaka [Coriandrum sativum] – diuretic, refrigerant, stimulant & anti-bacterial.- 160 mg
  Jeeraka [Cuminum cyminum] – anti-spasmodic & anti-microbial.- 100 mg
  Syrup base – q.s.

Indication

Indication of Alka 5 Syrup:
Urinary tract infection.
As renal alkaliser.

Dose

Dosage of Alka 5 Syrup:
Adults- 10-15 ml 2-3 times a day.
Children – 5 ml 2-3 times a day.

With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.

Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.

With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.

Diet rules

Pathya:
Do’s:-

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
• Consume fresh fruits & vegetables.
• Consumption of mug, wheat, barley & ginger g=juice is recommended.
• Stay indoors in summer/hot days.
• Drink coconut water as natural source of nutrient.

Don’ts:-

• Avoid fried & spicy food.
• Reduce the consumption of beans, pulses, lady’s finger & tomatoes.
• Avoid suppression of natural urge of urination.
• Avoid sedentary life style.

Side effects, package

Side effects of Alka5 Syrup:

• There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
• It is best administered under medical supervision.
• Store in a cool dry place, in an air tight container.
• Keep out of reach and sight of children.
• Avoid it in diabetic patients.

Presentation & Package:
Bottle of 100 ml.
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