Aminosalicylate sodium and Bicitra

• Generic Name: aminosalicylic acid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Paser

Aminosalicylate sodium belongs to the family of medicines called anti-infectives. It is used with other medicines, to help the body overcome tuberculosis (TB). It will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

To help clear up your tuberculosis (TB) completely, you must keep taking aminosalicylate sodium for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better. This is very important. It is also important that you do not miss any doses.

Aminosalicylate sodium is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: citric acid / sodium citrate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Bicitra, Cytra-2, Liqui-Dual Citra, Oracit, Shohl's Solution, Virtrate-2

Bicitra are both alkalinizing agents that make the urine less acidic.

The combination of citric acid and sodium citrate is used to prevent gout or kidney stones, or metabolic acidosis in people with kidney problems.

Bicitra may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.