CITRO-SODA® REFERENCES & LEGALS

S0 CITRO-SODA® (granules). Each 4 g contains sodium bicarbonate 1 716
mg, tartaric acid 858 mg, citric acid 702 mg, sodium citrate 613 mg. Reg. No. E1031 (Act 101/1965).

S0 CITRO-SODA® CRANBERRY (granules). Each 4 g contains sodium
bicarbonate 1 716 mg, tartaric acid 858 mg, citric acid 702 mg, sodium citrate 613 mg. Reg. No. 28/18.3/0372.

For full prescribing information refer to the package insert approved by the Medicines Regulatory Authority.

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