Bicitra
Active Ingredient(s): Citric Acid + Sodium CitrateCategory: Acidosis
Bicitra Overview
Citric acid is a weak organic acid that has the molecular formula C6H8O7. It occurs naturally in citrus fruits. In biochemistry, it is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle, which occurs in the metabolism of all aerobic organisms. More than two million tons of citric acid are manufactured every year. It is used widely as an acidifier, as a flavoring and a chelating agent.[9] A citrate is a derivative of citric acid; that is, the salts, esters, and the polyatomic anion found...
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Recent Bicitra Forums: 
Bicitra used prior to sedation for EDG Study
I am trying to find more of a understanding about the use of Bicitra with regard to Gastro Esophigal Reflux Disease. I was recently given about 1-2 oz. of Bicitra in a clear liquid form chilled with ice prior to being sedated for a EDG and Colonoscopy. This was administered in a controlled environment at a local hopital's In/Out Surgery Department. How is it administered as a treatment therapy, if one should be prescribed this drug by one's physician? ## It is available, by prescription only, in several forms, not just the liquid you had at the hospital, you can get it in tablets and liquid for home use via prescription. It is actually systemic Citrate drug that is primiarly used to help balance the alkalinity of your urine to help prevent kidney stones, kidney stones that occur...
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I am trying to find more of a understanding about the use of Bicitra with regard to Gastro Esophigal Reflux Disease. I was recently given about 1-2 oz. of Bicitra in a clear liquid form chilled with ice prior to being sedated for a EDG and Colonoscopy. This was administered in a controlled environment at a local hopital's In/Out Surgery Department. How is it administered as a treatment therapy, if one should be prescribed this drug by one's physician? ## It is available, by prescription only, in several forms, not just the liquid you had at the hospital, you can get it in tablets and liquid for home use via prescription. It is actually systemic Citrate drug that is primiarly used to help balance the alkalinity of your urine to help prevent kidney stones, kidney stones that occur...
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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:
Citric Acid + Sodium Citrate
- Liquid: 334mg/5ml + 500mg/5ml
- Solution: 334mg/5ml + 500mg/5ml, 450mg/5ml, 640mg/5ml + 490mg/5ml
Drugs with one or more similar ingredients: (26 results)
- CITRIC ACID + SODIUM CITRATE
- CYTRA-2 Citric Acid + Sodium Citrate
- ORACIT Citric Acid + Sodium Citrate1 discussion
- ALKA-SELTZER EXTRA STRENGTH ANTACID-PAIN RELIEF MEDICINE Aspirin, ASA + Citric Acid + Sodium Bicarbonate
- ALKA-SELTZER GOLD ANTACID MEDICINE Citric Acid + Potassium Bicarbonate + Sodium Bicarbonate
- ALKA-SELTZER ORIGINAL ANTACID-PAIN RELIEF MEDICINE Aspirin, ASA + Citric Acid + Sodium Bicarbonate
- ASPIRIN, ASA + CITRIC ACID + SODIUM BICARBONATE
- BALANCED SALT Calcium Chloride + Magnesium Chloride + Potassium Chloride + Sodium Acetate + Sodium Chloride + Sodium Citrate
- BALANCED SALT SOLUTION Calcium Chloride + Magnesium Chloride + Potassium Chloride + Sodium Acetate + Sodium Chloride + Sodium Citrate
- CALCIUM CHLORIDE + MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE + POTASSIUM CHLORIDE + SODIUM ACETATE + SODIUM CHLORIDE + SODIUM CITRATE
- CITRIC ACID + GLUCONO-DELTA-LACTONE + MAGNESIUM CARBONATE
- CITRIC ACID + LACTIC ACID + POTASSIUM BITARTRATE
- CITRIC ACID + POTASSIUM BICARBONATE + SODIUM BICARBONATE
- CITRIC ACID + POTASSIUM CITRATE
- CITRIC ACID + POTASSIUM CITRATE + SODIUM CITRATE
- CITRIC ACID + UREA, C-13
- CLENPIQ Sodium Picosulfate + Magnesium Oxide + Anhydrous Citric Acid
- IDKIT-HP Citric Acid + Urea, C-13
- PHEXXI Citric Acid + Lactic Acid + Potassium Bitartrate
- POLYCITRA Citric Acid + Potassium Citrate + Sodium Citrate
- POLYCITRA-K Citric Acid + Potassium Citrate
- POLYCITRA-LC Citric Acid + Potassium Citrate + Sodium Citrate
- PREPOPIK Sodium Picosulfate + Magnesium Oxide + Citric Acid18 discussions
- RENACIDIN Citric Acid + Glucono-Delta-Lactone + Magnesium Carbonate1 discussion
- SODIUM PICOSULFATE + MAGNESIUM OXIDE + ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
- SODIUM PICOSULFATE + MAGNESIUM OXIDE + CITRIC ACID
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Bicitra used prior to sedation for EDG Study
I am trying to find more of a understanding about the use of Bicitra with regard to Gastro Esophigal Reflux Disease. I w... 1 reply
I am trying to find more of a understanding about the use of Bicitra with regard to Gastro Esophigal Reflux Disease. I w... 1 reply