The article discusses the instructions for use of "Urolesan" in capsules, drops and syrup.
It is a herbal preparation. Able to exhibit diuretic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory effects. Used for the treatment of diseases of the urinary system. The preparation in the form of a syrup can be used in the treatment of children. Negative manifestations on the background of the use of the drug develop extremely rarely, due to its natural composition.
Pharmacological forms
According to the instructions, Urolesan is available in three pharmacological forms - drops, syrup, capsules. All forms of the drug are intended for oral use, have the same composition.
The capsules contain a mixture of herbal extracts in dry form and auxiliary components: castor oil, lactose and others. The capsule shell is green, made from a gelatin base. Inside contains a powder with a characteristic odor.
Urolesan drops have an alcohol base, have a greenish-brown color and a mint aroma.
Alcohol is absent in the syrup, therefore this form can be used in the treatment of pediatric patients.
Composition, description
As the instructions indicate, "Urolesan" is a herbal preparation. It contains extracts of the following medicinal plants: oregano, mint, fir, hop cones, wild carrots. By combining these plant components, the manufacturer was able to achieve the best effect of the drug, while maintaining a high safety profile. Against the background of the use of Urolesan, pharmacological effects such as develop:
- The process of inflammation in the ways of excretion of urine decreases.
- Renal and hepatic circulation is activated.
- Diuresis is increasing, due to which the infection from the urine excretion pathways is evacuated faster.
- The death of some pathogenic agents is observed.
- The synthesis of bile is enhanced.
- The tone of the muscle layer in the urinary tract and gall bladder is normalized.
Using Urolesan not only improves the excretion of infectious agents from the bladder and kidneys, but also chlorides, urea, small stones, and sand.
The pharmacological effect of the drug is noted within half an hour after taking it. The effect of the drug lasts up to 5 hours, after which the reception must be repeated. This is confirmed by the instructions for use with Urolesan in capsules and drops.
The drug is included in the group of antispasmodic herbal drugs and drugs used in the field of urology.
Indications for use
In accordance with the instructions, "Urolesan" for adult patients is prescribed for the treatment of the following diseases:
- Infectious diseases affecting the urinary tract and having a chronic or acute form.
- Cholelithiasis.
- Dyskinesia of urine excretion routes.
- Chronic form of cholecystitis.
- Urolithiasis disease.
For children, the medicine is prescribed for metabolic pathological changes in the urinary tract, infectious and inflammatory lesions. When treating children under 14 years of age, it is recommended to use "Urolesan" in the form of a syrup. Indications for use of the drug in children are similar to those in adult patients.
You should not use the drug in the lactation period and during pregnancy, since there is not enough information about its harmlessness in relation to this category of patients.
Contraindications
What else can you learn from the instructions for Urolesan? It is not recommended to use the medicine if the patient has the following physiological or pathological conditions:
- Age up to 2 years.
- Peptic ulcer of the stomach, duodenum.
- Individual hypersensitivity to any substance that is part of the drug.
- Gastritis.
Use of medication
Adult patients should apply “Urolesan” drops (according to the instructions) to a piece of sugar, that is, it is not necessary to dilute them in water. Patients suffering from diabetes can replace sugar with a small piece of bread. A single dosage is up to 10 drops. Drops should be taken three times a day. The duration of therapy is 1 month. If necessary, the therapeutic course can be repeated after some time. In order to stop the acute condition with hepatic or renal colic, an increase in a single dose is allowed up to 20 drops. Instructions for use with Urolesan drops should be strictly observed.
When using adult patients in syrup form, it is necessary to take 5 ml of the drug three times a day. The course of treatment for the relief of acute conditions is up to 7 days, for the treatment of chronic diseases - up to 30 days. In order to eliminate hepatic or renal colic, it is allowed to double the single dosage.
In accordance with the instructions, capsules "Urolesan" is shown to take 1 piece three times a day. The duration of the therapeutic course is determined individually by the doctor, taking into account the severity of the pathology. Any form of the drug should be taken before meals.
According to the instructions drops "Urolesan" can be prescribed for children from 7 years. The recommended dose (up to 6 drops) should be taken three times a day. The specialist, taking into account the disease, can adjust the dose or regimen. Instructions for use with Urolesan drops are simple and straightforward.
When treating children 2-7 years old, it is recommended to use the medicine in the form of a syrup. It is shown to take 3 ml of syrup three times a day. A single dose for children 7-14 years old is 5 ml. Capsules for the treatment of children can be used only from 14 years old. Dosages in this case should be used by adults.
Negative impact
Negative effects on the background of the use of "Urolesan" develop rather rarely, since the components of the drug are well tolerated by patients. However, it is impossible to completely exclude the likelihood of their development. When using the medication in any form, the following negative symptoms may develop:
- Bradycardia
- Decrease in blood pressure.
- Dizziness.
- Weakness.
- Headache.
- Sore throat.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Swelling of the face.
- Swelling of the tongue.
- Skin rashes.
- Dyspepsia.
This is confirmed by the instructions and reviews about Urolesan. If side effects occur, the patient should consult a doctor to determine the possibility of further use of the medication.
Interaction with other medicines and special instructions for use
Currently, there is no recorded data on the occurrence of therapeutic or pharmacological reactions of the drug when taken simultaneously with other medicines. This is stated in the instructions for use for Urolesan. We will consider reviews below.
The use of the drug is unacceptable if the diameter of the stones is more than 3 mm. Sugar is present in the syrup, which should be considered for patients suffering from diabetes. In patients with bronchial asthma, while using Urolesan, bronchospasm may occur.
Clinical practice does not have data on the ability of the drug to influence psychomotorism and reaction rate, therefore, with Urolesan therapy, patients whose activity is associated with the management of complex mechanisms and vehicles should be careful.
Overdose
When using Urolesan in high doses, an overdose may occur, which is expressed in the intensification of negative reactions. Patients report the appearance of nausea and dizziness. An overdose therapy consists in the use of activated charcoal, warm drinking, rest, and atropine.
Analogs
If necessary, "Urolesan" can be replaced by the following drugs: "Cyston", "Fitolizin", "Kanefron", "Urocholesan". Before replacing the drug with its analogue, it is important to consult a doctor.
Cost
The average cost of the drug depends on its pharmacological form and is approximately 330 rubles. The cost is also affected by the region where the drug is sold.
Reviews
Patients note the high effectiveness of the drug in the treatment of cystitis and other pathologies of the urinary system. The greatest therapeutic effect is observed when combining Urolesan with antibiotic drugs.
Often there are reviews indicating that the drug is well tolerated, against the background of its use, negative manifestations develop extremely rarely. Also among the advantages of the medicine is the possibility of its use as emergency care for colic (hepatic, renal).
Despite the large number of positive responses, it is important to understand that it is necessary to use the drug as prescribed by the doctor.
The article describes the instructions for "Urolesan" in capsules, drops and syrup.