Urolithiasis is today an urgent problem in the field of urology. Experts record an increase in cases of detection of pathology, which is fraught with serious enough complications. For a long time, the disease may not manifest itself in any way, which complicates the diagnosis and treatment. In the treatment of urolithiasis, various drugs are used. One of the most effective medicines is Rovatinex. Instructions for use indicate that this is a natural drug whose action is to relieve inflammation and pain.
Drug description
"Rovatinex" is a phytopreparation that has a diuretic and analgesic effect. The tool also promotes the splitting of stones and their elimination from the kidneys. The drug contains several active components of natural origin at once: fenhol, camphene, pinene, anethole, barneol, cineole. As an auxiliary substance, olive oil is used. It acts as a solvent for active substances, and also contributes to the rapid penetration of the drug into the tissues.
"Rovatinex" instructions for use recommends use not only for the treatment of urolithiasis, but also for the prevention of this unpleasant ailment. The product is available in the form of gelatin capsules, inside of which there is a greenish-yellow liquid with a specific plant aroma.
How does it work?
The medicine “Rovatinex” due to its unique composition is able to relieve the patient of unpleasant symptoms of urolithiasis. The manufacturer claims that a natural remedy can break down and remove stones from the urinary system and kidneys. The basis of stones - calcium salts - dissolve when barneol penetrates the body. It is this component that provides the litholytic effect of the drug. The diuretic action promotes the rapid elimination of stone residues from the body.
In the process of research, it was proved that Rovatinex can inhibit the formation of new salt stones and inhibit the growth of existing ones. An analgesic effect is aimed at stopping the pain syndrome associated with the passage of stones through the urinary tract. In addition, the drug copes with the following tasks:
- relieves spasm;
- improves blood flow in the kidneys;
- normalizes the functioning of the urinary system;
- increases the amount of glucuronic acid in the urine;
- It has an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect.
Indications for appointment
Treatment of urolithic pathology is the main task of the drug "Rovatinex" (the price of 50 tablets is 1370-1600 rubles). The drug is prescribed for patients with nephrolithiasis and urolithiasis. Gelatin capsules prevent the formation of stones, so they are often prescribed as a prophylaxis in the presence of a predisposition to pathology.
According to patients, Rovatinex effectively eliminates pain in renal colic. The antimicrobial effect of the drug prevents the development of the inflammatory process and the deterioration of the patient's condition.
How to take Rovatinex?
Tablets for the treatment of urolithiasis should be selected by the doctor after determining the type of lesions in the kidneys. The drug in question is recommended for use with various disorders in the work of the kidneys, as well as as a prophylaxis. Dosage is calculated depending on the diagnosis of the patient.
Reception "Rovatineks" is indicated before eating. The capsule should be washed down with a large amount of liquid. Children over 14 years old and adult patients are shown to take 1-2 tablets 3 times a day. In acute pain syndrome caused by renal colic, the dosage can be increased to 2 capsules at a time 4-5 times a day.
The duration of treatment with the drug depends on the severity of the patient's condition. In the presence of small stones, the medicine is taken according to the standard scheme for a month. To accelerate the conclusion of the remnants of the formations from the urinary system, gelatin capsules should also be taken for at least 30 days (2 tablets three times a day). Experts recommend repeating the course of treatment with the drug after 2 months.
Capsules "Rovatinex" in pediatrics
Urolithiasis is found even in the smallest patients. The development of the disease is associated with improper metabolism, non-compliance with the diet, and defects in the urinary system. For children, a herbal preparation (Rovatinex) can be prescribed from the age of 6. In this case, it is important to observe the dosage and not increase it without a doctor's prescription. Patients 6-14 years old are shown to take one tablet no more than 2 times a day. In addition to drug therapy, you should follow a special diet to reduce the concentration of salts in the urine.
Contraindications
The drug "Rovatinex" instructions for use prohibits the appointment of patients under 6 years of age, with intolerance to the components in the composition of the drug. Acute renal colic is also a contraindication to taking capsules. In this case, the patient should be hospitalized and more serious therapy should be selected to alleviate the condition.
A negative effect on the fetus and the course of pregnancy has not been established. However, it is forbidden to prescribe a drug for the treatment of urolithiasis in women in the first trimester of pregnancy and during lactation.
Overdose Symptoms and Side Effects
The natural origin of the components provides good drug tolerance, which is confirmed by patient reviews. Side effects associated with taking the drug are practically absent. Only in rare cases can there be pain in the stomach, which passes on its own. With increased sensitivity or intolerance to the components, vomiting may occur.
An overdose of the drug is possible only if the recommended dose is exceeded. In order to cleanse the body, it is necessary to do a gastric lavage. However, according to experts, this option can be completely ineffective if the tablets were taken long ago. Such patients should be under the constant supervision of specialists who will monitor the work of the liver, cardiovascular system and respiratory system.
Analogues of the drug
Currently, Rovatinex is unique in composition. It has no structural analogues. The substitute for Rovatinex can only have a similar mechanism of action. Treatment of a pathological condition will depend on the stage of the disease. Therefore, it is impossible to choose medications on your own. Plant-based drugs can be prescribed in combination with antibiotics, drugs for acidifying and alkalizing urine, antiplatelet agents.
In the absence of a therapeutic effect, the doctor can make an adjustment to the treatment regimen and choose a medication like Rovatinex. The price of substitutes will depend on the form of release and composition of the drug. Popular drugs for the treatment and prevention of the formation of stones in the urinary system are:
- "Kanefron N".
- "Solidago compositum."
- "Cyston."
- "Afala."
- "Renel";
- "Blemaren."
- Xidiphon.
A medicine is selected depending on the composition of stones (stones). Patients with urolithiasis, renal colic should adhere to a diet.
Reviews about the drug
A huge number of drugs have been created for the treatment of urolithic pathology. However, not all of them are able to really help a person cope with the disease. Plant-based products are especially popular, which is confirmed by numerous reviews of specialists and their patients. Rovatinex also belongs to such medicines.
Instructions for use position it as an effective drug to eliminate the symptoms of renal colic. The unique composition of the components in the composition of the drug normalizes the functioning of the kidneys, promotes the fragmentation of calculi and the painless removal of residues from the urinary system. Numerous reviews of patients to whom Rovatinex was prescribed say that people were satisfied with the result of therapy. The advantage of the tablets, they said, is the absence of serious side effects.