Common pathologies in urology are pyelonephritis, cystitis, and urolithiasis. This problem can affect every person. To prevent diseases of the genitourinary sphere, doctors often recommend herbal remedies. A suitable solution to combat these diseases may be Fitolizin. Reviews about this drug are reviewed in our article.
Brief information about the medicine
Natural products made from environmentally friendly plants are gaining more and more popularity. According to the instructions, "Fitolizin" is classified as a combination of natural products. It has a diuretic effect and is used to treat organs of the urinary system, excretion of renal calculi, and for various pathologies of the urogenital tract.
The drug is able to provide the following therapeutic effects: diuretic, antispasmodic, analgesic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. And also established itself as a highly effective prophylactic. Experts about "Fitolizin" in the reviews claim that all these actions are due to the presence of a concentrated extract from several medicinal herbs in the composition of the drug. And also essential oils that enhance the healing properties of these plants.
Release form
Phytopreparation is available in metal tubes, mainly in aluminum, with a packaging of 100 g. The contents in the package are a paste-like mass of brown-green color. The release form of "Fitolizin" allows you to make a suspension from it for oral use. The paste has a specific smell and delicate, soft texture. It is very convenient to use and greatly simplifies the treatment course. In fact, pasta is a substitute for herbal medicines that need to be brewed. It is dosed quite simply, it can be taken with you on the road, for work and rest.
The composition and effect of the individual components
The composition of the drug "Fitolizin" contains several active components of plant origin and additional substances. The oils contained in the treatment complex include: sage, orange, mint and pine. To auxiliary components: glycerol, vanillin, wheat starch, agar-agar, ethyl parahydroxybenzonate.
Although a mixture of aqueous extracts of plants has a therapeutic effect in combination, it makes sense to consider the properties of these components separately. The actions of active plant substances are as follows:
- Onion husk. It has disinfecting properties.
- Wheatgrass root. It has a positive effect on metabolism and negatively affects pathogenic microorganisms.
- Goldenrod. It has a strengthening effect on the immune system and negatively on microbes.
- Root lovage. It has an enhanced disinfecting effect.
- Bird Highlander. Herb is able to remove intense inflammatory processes.
- Birch leaves. They have decongestant and diuretic effects, prevent the formation of kidney stones.
- Goldenrod. Strengthens the immune system, inhibits the growth of bacteria.
- Fenugreek (seeds). It is a good sedative.
- Horsetail. It has a hemostatic and diuretic effect.
- Parsley. Strengthens the walls of the bladder, stimulates their tone, gives a diuretic effect. It is an effective diuretic and sedative.
- Hernia Actively affects foci of inflammation.
The silicates contained in the composition of the medical paste are actively involved in the production of urea. Thus, they prevent the occurrence of relapses of diseases associated with the formation of stones.
The antibacterial effect of the complex drug is achieved due to the presence of saponins and flavonoids in medicinal plants.
"Fitolizin" for the kidneys is an indispensable medicine. It improves the functioning of these organs, helps to eliminate sodium and chlorine ions from urine. The balance of electrolytes is maintained at a normal level.
Indications for use
In the field of urology, the tool is used to treat various pathologies. However, before using it, you must consult a qualified specialist. For example, the drug has the ability to destroy kidney stones (stones), and such treatment should be carried out with great care. With proper use of the paste, the size of the pathological formations decreases and they are easily excreted from the body. Indications for the use of the drug "Fitolizin" are:
- acute infections of the urinary system - cystitis, prostatitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis;
- the formation of stones in the bladder, kidneys and ureters;
- prevention of urolithiasis.
Combined paste can be used as an independent medicine or in combination therapy as an adjuvant.
Contraindications
Before starting treatment, it is necessary to undergo a thorough examination and consult with your doctor. This is necessary in order to identify the presence of diseases in the body. Despite the safety of the drug "Fitolizin", the instruction indicates a list of diseases in which it should be abandoned. These include:
- gastric ulcer and acute gastritis;
- renal failure;
- liver disease
- nephrosis;
- the presence of phosphate stones in the kidney;
- glomerulonephritis (glomerular);
- heart failure;
- cirrhosis of the liver, accompanied by swelling;
- gallstones
- individual intolerance to any component of the drug;
- acute jade;
- pancreatitis
When driving a vehicle and performing work requiring a high concentration of attention, after using “Fitolizin” side effects were not manifested. The tool does not cause disturbances in psychomotor reactions and with functional changes in the nervous system. It does not adversely affect the brain activity of a person.
Side effects
Negative reactions after using the paste were extremely rare. Among the possible manifestations may be the following conditions:
- allergic reactions and a rash on the epidermis;
- hypersensitivity to ultraviolet;
- rarely nausea and vomiting;
- bowel disorder;
- loss of taste.
If any side effects occur, treatment with a combination agent should be discontinued. In such situations, you can replace "Fitolizin" with analogues (cheap drugs that are no less effective are in the list below).
Instruction manual
It is necessary to prepare a suspension from a paste immediately before its use. The drug is diluted in boiled, warm water with the addition of honey or sugar. The duration of the therapeutic course is prescribed exclusively by a specialist.
The recommended norm for adults is one teaspoon per ½ cup of liquid. The permissible frequency of drug use is 3-4 doses. The duration of treatment can range from 14 to 45 days. Everything is here individually.
It is worth considering that with complex therapy, the drug reduces the absorption of other drugs in the intestine. The effect of non-steroidal drugs and anticoagulants, it enhances. When using medicinal paste, along with pentobarbital and paracetamol, the prolonged action of these tablets is observed.
Although after overdose treatment, cases of overdose have not been registered in clinical practice, in order to avoid possible poisoning, it is better not to exceed the therapeutic dose of the drug. If you suspect an excess of funds in the body, you should immediately go to the hospital. In such cases, symptomatic treatment is always given.
In the pharmacy network, medication is available, and it can be purchased without a doctor’s prescription (but not without its recommendation).
Can a herbal preparation be used during pregnancy?
Since there is no data on the study of the paste in relation to its use for pregnant women, some specialists do not prescribe it in such conditions. It is worth recognizing the fact that cases with complications after using the medicine by medical workers were not noted.
During pregnancy, the woman's body creates favorable conditions for the development of infections. The action of progesterone promotes the expansion of the ureters, so expectant mothers are especially susceptible to such ailments as pyelonephritis and cystitis. To protect the fetus from infection, a comprehensive and emergency treatment is required. In such situations, doctors prescribe "Fitolizin" because it does not have synthetic additives. Bacteria found in the urinary tract are successfully washed out with urine.
Treating children
The medical paste also finds its application in pediatrics. She is prescribed for the same diseases as adults. The dosage is prescribed according to the above scheme or individually. For the smallest patients, it can be ¼ teaspoon, for children after 6 years - ½ part.
In the treatment of babies, a herbal medicine is useful in that it consolidates the effect of other antibacterial agents prescribed during drug therapy. It is used not only to fight acute infections, but also for chronic ailments.
Custom use
Representatives of the fair sex found a different use of ointment "Fitolizin." With it, they restore the condition of their hair by applying a mask. To obtain a therapeutic effect, you should well lubricate the scalp with paste and wrap it with plastic wrap. Wrap a towel on top and hold for about three hours. In their reviews, women write that the medical complex really strengthens the hair and improves their appearance. They become silky and voluminous.
Analogs
The combined paste has no structural analogues. There are drugs that contain individual components that make up Phytolysin. Cheap analogues are the following tools.
"Cystenal." It belongs to the group of antispasmodics and diuretics, eliminates inflammatory processes of the urinary tract and treats urolithiasis. It is developed on the basis of natural components, non-toxic, has few side effects.
Lespeflan. It is a solution for alcohol, obtained from lespedez extract (a plant from the legume family). It is intended for the treatment of diseases of the urinary system, accompanied by an increase in blood nitrogen. Pregnant drug is contraindicated.
"Cyston." One of the cheapest analogues, made as a result of extracts of medicinal plants in different ways. It has an enhanced property of dissolving stones, removes salts of various nature along with urine.
"Urolesan." A medicine with a diuretic effect costs a little cheaper than the drug discussed in our article. Successfully removes stones and sand from the kidneys and bladder.
"Fitolit". Combined product developed on a natural basis. It is used to treat urolithiasis and renal colic.
"Afala." Available in the form of homeopathic tablets. They are prescribed to men suffering from diseases of the prostate gland, with impaired urination.
There are also remedies with similar actions that are often used in urology. The most popular of them are "Kanefron", "Rovatineks", "Kanefron N".
Reviews
About "Fitolizin" reviews are different, more positive. He helps patients with various ailments: pyelonephritis, bilateral nephroptosis, cystitis and other inflammatory processes. According to doctors, the result after using the paste will be achieved if it is used in combination with other drugs.
In some people, no shifts have been observed after taking the medicine. Not everyone likes the taste and smell of this product. Side effects are rarely mentioned in reviews.
Conclusion
If you suffer from ailments associated with the functioning of the genitourinary system, it is better to begin treatment with the help of tools developed on a natural basis. As is already known from the reviews, “Fitolizin” is considered as such. In addition, it is a great option for too busy people. The form of release of the drug exempts the patient from the preparation of multicomponent infusions. In one small bottle, a whole complex of nutrients is enclosed, which you can carry with you wherever you go.