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Phytolite

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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025

Phytolite is used in urology – a medicine that helps dissolve urinary stones. It is a complex preparation that contains plant extracts.

The drug demonstrates a positive effect on the state of spermatogenesis in experimental prostatitis (the duration of sperm motility, their concentration and the percentage of motile species increase; in addition, the number of pathologically altered sperm decreases, and osmotic and acid resistance changes positively). [ 1 ]

ATC classification

G04BC Препараты для лечения нефроуролитиаза

Active ingredients

Горца птичьего трава
Зверобоя травы экстракт сухой
Хвоща полевого трава

Pharmacological group

Средства, применяемые в урологии

Pharmachologic effect

Противовоспалительные препараты
Мочегонные препараты
Спазмолитические препараты
Обезболивающие препараты

Indications Phytolite

It is used in the following cases:

  • prevention and treatment of urolithiasis (the presence of primary or recurrent stones of varying sizes and locations inside the kidneys and urinary tract);
  • complications associated with the movement of stone fragments after shock wave lithotripsy procedures;
  • colic in the kidney area;
  • prevention of the formation of urinary stones after their spontaneous removal or surgical removal;
  • during combined supportive treatment of chronic forms of pyelonephritis;
  • inflammation in the urinary tract ( urethritis or cystitis);
  • chronic prostatitis.

Release form

The release of the therapeutic substance is realized in the form of capsules - 10 pieces inside a cell plate. Inside the box - 3 or 6 such plates.

Pharmacodynamics

The medication has anti-inflammatory, diuretic, analgesic and antispasmodic effects, demonstrates antiseptic and antimicrobial activity, and also regulates mineral metabolism.

Reduces the severity and frequency of colic inside the kidneys, stabilizes the physical and chemical parameters of urine, reduces leukocyturia and helps restore optimal urodynamics and urinary homeostasis.

Helps to wash out small stones and sand, prevents the formation of new stones or their increase in size.

Dosing and administration

The medication should be taken before meals.

Urolithiasis.

Use 2-3 capsules 3 times a day. Duration of the treatment cycle is 20-30 days. A repeat course can be carried out after a break.

Prevention of recurrence of stone formation inside the urethra and kidneys after shock wave lithotripsy.

Take 2-3 capsules 3 times a day for 5-15 days. After spontaneous removal of stones or their removal during surgery, take 2-3 capsules 3 times a day for 1-2 months.

Colic in the kidney area.

Use 2-3 capsules of the drug after pain relief using analgesics.

Chronic pyelonephritis.

The medication is used in combination with basic treatment or after its completion in the form of monotherapy - 2 capsules 3 times a day for a period of 3 weeks.

Therapeutic cycles can be repeated over 2-3 months (at 1-2 week intervals), with a transition to taking 1-2 capsules per day.

Urethritis, cystitis or chronic prostatitis.

Take 2-3 capsules 3 times a day for days 21-28. The cycle can be repeated after 14 days (2 capsules, 3 times a day).

The number of treatment courses and their duration are selected by the doctor individually, taking into account the patient’s condition.

  • Application for children

The medication is prohibited for use in persons under 12 years of age.

Use Phytolite during pregnancy

The medicine should not be prescribed to pregnant women. If you need to take Fitolite while breastfeeding, you should stop breastfeeding for the period of therapy.

Contraindications

Main contraindications:

  • thrombophlebitis;
  • severe personal intolerance to the components of the medication;
  • changes in rheological blood parameters;
  • active forms of inflammation in the bladder and kidneys;
  • the presence of stones inside the urethra whose size exceeds 6 mm;
  • nephrosis, glomerulonephritis, as well as nephritis and nephrosonephritis.

Side effects Phytolite

The drug is usually tolerated without complications or side effects. Mild signs of dyspepsia may occur in the form of vomiting, epigastric discomfort, diarrhea and nausea, as well as photosensitivity and irritation of the renal tissue (pain in the lumbar region and at the end of the urination process).

People with severe intolerance may experience allergy symptoms (including rash, swelling, redness and itching).

Overdose

There is no development of toxic effects of Fitolite. In case of 1-time use of more than 30 capsules, the severity of side effects may be potentiated. In case of poisoning and prolonged use, a bitter taste and discomfort in the liver may appear.

In case of overdose, gastric lavage and activated charcoal should be performed. Symptomatic measures are taken.

Interactions with other drugs

It is prohibited to prescribe the medication to people who use antibiotics, contraceptives, SG, anticoagulants, female gonadosteroids, sulfonamides, hypocholesterolemic agents (statins) and antihypertensive drugs that block the action of Ca channels.

Storage conditions

Phytolite should be stored in a place inaccessible to children. Temperature indicators - no more than 25 ° C.

Shelf life

Phytolit is allowed to be used within a 36-month period from the date of sale of the medicinal substance.

Analogues

Analogues of the drug are the following preparations: Cital, Uralit with knotweed herb, Citrokas and Blemaren with Uronefron and knotweed, as well as Cyston and Fitolizin.


Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Phytolite" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.

Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.

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