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Citrate drink
to help prevent catheter blockage by encrustation
(Further details)
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Lemon Juice
Publication Date: September 2015
Review Date:
September 2017
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To help prevent Catheter encrustation - the chalky material blocking
your catheter:

increase your fluid intake to at least 2 litres of fluid per day, plus;

drink at least 600mls of citrate drink per day. Ideally 200mls,
three times a day.
To make up the drink mix together:

100mls of freshly squeezed lemon or lime or concentrated lemon
juice (not cordial)

200mls / 7.5 fl oz approx. of preferred cordial to taste

Top up to 1 litre with water
Precaution – may cause tooth enamel erosion therefore:

to help avoid prolonged contact with your teeth, you may want to
drink the citrate drink through a straw so the fluid goes to the
back of your mout;

chew sugar free chewing gum to increase saliva;

brush your teeth one hour after drinking the lemon drink;

if you are concerned consult your dentist.
Rigby D. & Wilson M. (2009) “Citrated drinks – a new approach to encrustation”.
Continence UK, 3 (3) 34-36