Urolesan for cystitis in women and men

It happens that for various reasons the bladder functions are disrupted, accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen, frequent urge to urinate, colic, general malaise, and sometimes an increase in temperature. This condition is provoked by inflammation of the organ mucosa and requires immediate treatment. One of the effective means of combating cystitis is the combined herbal preparation urolesan. [ 1 ]

Indications Urolesana for cystitis

Cystitis can be of different origins: infectious, caused by various bacteria and viruses, and non-infectious, occurring as a result of hormonal imbalances, injuries, allergies, taking medications, pregnancy, frequent sex, old age, etc.

Urolesan is indicated for use in both acute cases of pathology and chronic inflammation of the bladder; the transition to this form often occurs when infected with pathogenic microflora.

The drug is used to treat pyelonephritis, biliary tract motility disorders, urolithiasis and cholelithiasis, and chronic inflammation of the gallbladder walls.

It is also advisable to resort to it to prevent the development of cystitis and the formation of insoluble salts that form stones. [ 2 ]

Release form

Urolesan is available in the following forms:

• drops with a mint scent, greenish-brown in color;
• capsules made of hard gelatin, oval, green;
• syrups - a yellowish-green liquid with a mint aroma.

Pharmacodynamics

The therapeutic properties of urolesan are determined by its herbal composition: fir oils (affects pathogenic bacteria), [ 3 ] peppermint (relaxes smooth muscles of internal organs, promotes bile secretion), [ 4 ] hop cone extracts (has a diuretic, anticonvulsant, analgesic effect), [ 5 ], [ 6 ], [ 7 ] wild carrot fruits (relieves spasms, dissolves salts), liquid extract of oregano herb (diuretic) and castor oil. [ 8 ]

Together, these components help relieve inflammation, accelerate the removal of bile and urine from the body, remove sand and small stones (no more than 3 mm) from the kidneys and gallbladder, and stimulate blood circulation in these organs. [ 9 ]

Pharmacokinetics

Urolesan begins to act half an hour after taking it. Its effect lasts up to 5 hours, the maximum effect is achieved after 1-2 hours. It is excreted by the digestive organs and kidneys.

Dosing and administration

A single dose of urolesan in drops for children aged 7-14 years is 5-6 drops, dripped onto sugar, you can take bread (relevant for diabetes), for adults - 8-10 drops.

The syrup is suitable for small children: 2-4 ml should be given to children aged 2-7, 4-5 ml to children aged 7-14, a small spoon (5 ml) to older children and adults, shaking before use. The capsules should be taken one at a time.

To relieve renal and hepatic colic, it is permissible to increase the usual dose of Urolesan by 2 times.

The drug is taken before meals 3 times a day for a course of 5-7 days; a chronic disease requires longer therapy and can last up to a month.

• Application for children

Syrup is suitable for treating young children; it is recommended for use from 2 years of age, drops are allowed from 7 years of age, and capsules after 14 years of age.

Urolesan can be harmful to children who have seizures, so parents should talk to their doctor about this.

Use Urolesana for cystitis during pregnancy

The effect of the drug on the body has not been studied in pregnant and breastfeeding women, so the possibility of its use at this time should be agreed with a doctor. The potential threat to the life of the expectant mother in the eyes of doctors always outweighs the risk to the fetus.

Contraindications

The urological remedy is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the components, gastritis, except for those accompanied by low acidity, and peptic ulcer. When using syrups, diabetics should take into account that they contain sugar, which can increase blood glucose levels. They should also be taken with caution by patients with bronchial asthma, since there is a risk of bronchospasm.

Side effects Urolesana for cystitis

Urolesan is usually easily tolerated, without consequences. Rare side effects include nausea, vomiting, allergic reactions: urticaria, itching, swelling. Blood pressure may also fluctuate, headaches, dizziness, bradycardia, tremors, general weakness may occur.

Overdose

In case of overdose, symptoms typical of poisoning may appear: nausea, weakness, dizziness. They can be relieved by measures usually used for intoxication: drinking plenty of fluids, activated carbon.

Interactions with other drugs

The interaction of urolesan with other drugs has not been studied.

Storage conditions

The drug is stored in a place inaccessible to children, not exposed to direct sunlight, at a temperature not exceeding +25ºС. Opened syrup is suitable for use for 4 weeks, during which time it should be kept in the refrigerator.

Shelf life

Drops and syrup are stored for 2 years, capsules – 3 years.

Analogues

There are many analogs of Urolesan in terms of basic chemical and structural properties. These are the following drugs:

• Kanefron - is available in the form of tablets and drops. It is made from extracts of medicinal herbs: centaury, rosemary, lovage root;
• Cyston - tablets, combining various biologically active herbs and chemical elements, the drug not only relieves inflammation, spasms, but also dissolves stones, is a good diuretic;
• phytolysin - sold as a paste for making a suspension, has a pronounced antimicrobial, analgesic, diuretic effect. It uses many herbs, including onion peel, birch leaves, parsley roots, horsetail, knotweed, and oils of many plants.

Reviews

Herbal urological preparations, according to many reviews, have a real therapeutic effect: relieve pain, reduce the urge to go to the toilet, and shorten the recovery period. Urolesan is very often prescribed by doctors for cystitis and other problems of the urinary system, because they are confident in its therapeutic effect, having verified this in their practice.