Alka 5 Syrup

Much more than an alkalizer

INDICATIONS

1) Dysuria

2) Urinary tract infections

3) Urethritis , Cystitis

4) Sunstroke

DOSAGE

Adult:  10 – 15 ml thrice a day for 1-2 weeks

Children:  5 ml thrice a day for 1-2 weeks

BENEFITS

1) Soothes burning micturation.

2) Reduce inflammation & pain.

3) Exhibits antibacterial activity.

4) Induces diuresis and reduce urgency and frequency.

5) Safe and potentiates the action of antibacterial.

DO'S AND DON'TS

Do's

1) Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

2) Consume white variety of pumpkin and gourd.

3) Mung, wheat, barley and ginger juice is recommended.

4) Stay indoors in summer/ hot days.

Don'ts

1) Avoid fried and spicy food.

2) Reduce the consumption of beans, pulses, lady’s finger and tomatoes.

3) Avoid suppression of natural urge of urination.

4) Avoid sedentary life style.

COMPOSITION

Each 5 ml syrup contains:

Name of Ingredient and its Latin/ English Name with Qty

Powders :

Yavakshar            >>>>    37.50 mg

Shwetparpati     >>>>    125 mg

Extracts of the following :

Gokshur               Tribulus terrestris           250 mg

Dhanyaka            Coriandrum sativum      160 mg

Jeeraka                Cuminum cyminum         100 mg

Syrupy base                        q.s.

THERAPEUTIC RATIONALE

ALKA 5 syrup facilitates the passage of urinary calculi by diuretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Yavakshara is a potent urinary alkalizer with mile diuretic activity. Thus it reduces burning micturition. Shwetparpati is diuretic and anti-inflammatory in action. Coriandrum sativum possesses refrigerant, stimulant, diuretic and antibacterial properties while Cuminum cyminum acts as antispasmodic and antimicrobial. Tribulus terrestris, in ALKA 5 syrup possess diuretic, lithotryptic properties, thus ALKA 5 besides being a urinary alkalizer also facilitates flushing of urinary calculi.

Important ingredients   Action

Yavakshar            Urine alkalizers, mild diuretic, reduces irritation of bladder and urinary passages

Shwetparpati     Diuretic, anti inflammatory

Gokshur               Diuretic, lithotryptic, anti inflammatory

Dhanyak              Diuretic, refrigerant, stimulant, antibacterial

Jeerak   Antispasmodic and antimicrobial