Citrulline
Generic medicine reference
Overview
Citrulline is amino acid. Citrulline is used as an alternative to arginine in the management of hyperammonemia.
Indications
Citrulline is primarily indicated in conditions like Asthenia, Hepatic disease.
Contraindications
Citrulline is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy, Liver damage, Kidney infection, Breast feeding, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Citrulline are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Transient gastric pain.
Warnings
Citrulline maleate contains high quantities of sodium. It must be taken into account for patients with a salt free diet.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
5000 mg (5000 (5000)) 8 hourly PO —
Child Dosage
5000 mg/kg (5000 (5000)) 12 hourly Oral — -
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Citrulline was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
1 active brand listed alphabetically.
EPURAM
ActivePHAR-MAN LABORATORIES
DML: EPURAM
SyrupTabsInj
For educational purposes only. Check current guidelines and consult a qualified healthcare professional before making clinical decisions.