Today, one of the most popular and safe drugs is Kanefron. Moreover, the effectiveness of therapy is proved by the positive results of patients. Usually, doctors are against long courses of therapy, but not in the case of this drug, since the success of the drug is hidden in its composition of plant origin. The dosage form "Kanefron" is available in two forms: dragee and solution.
The composition of the forms of the drug
The list of active ingredients of a tabletted drug includes such components as crushed plant material: centaury herb, rosemary leaves, lovage root. One tablet of the drug accounts for 18 mg of each component. Excipients include: corn starch, povidone, lactose monohydrate, colloidal silicon dioxide.
The dragee shell consists of: red oxide iron, calcium carbonate, riboflavin E101, dextrose, corn starch, modified corn starch, mountain glycol wax, povidone, castor oil, sucrose, shellac, talc, titanium dioxide.
Based on the instructions of "Kanefron", the basis of the active components of the solution is a water-alcohol extract from medicinal plant materials, which consists of the same components as dragee: centaury herb, rosemary leaves and medicinal lovage root. For 100 g of medicine, 0.6 g of each raw material is accounted for. Excipients include purified water.
Description of dosage forms
Dragee drug bright orange hue, round, biconvex, with a glossy surface. The shell has a sweetish aftertaste. The smell is absent. In one blister 20 pieces of tablets. Three blisters are included in a cardboard package (in total 60 tablets) and the instruction for use of "Kanefron". It is possible to produce cardboard packaging with 6 blisters (a total of 120 tablets).
The solution is transparent (slight turbidity is allowed), has a tan color. The taste is slightly bitter. It has a fragrant aroma of a lovage. Due to the storage process, light precipitation is allowed. Dark glass bottle with a plastic dispenser in a cardboard box. The instruction is attached.
pharmachologic effect
A common purpose of Kanefron for use is its complex effect, as an anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antispasmodic and antimicrobial action. Regardless of the form of release of the drug.
Indications for use
The drug refers to combination therapy and is prescribed in the treatment of chronic infections of the kidneys and bladder (pyelonephritis, cystitis); with non-infectious inflammation of the kidneys (chronic forms - glomerulonephritis, interstitial nephritis); as a tool that can prevent the formation of stones in the bladder (or after their removal).
Contraindications
Despite the herbal origin of the drug "Kanefron", the instruction still contains a clause on the prohibition of use, which includes the following:
- children's age - up to 7 years (dragee);
- allergic reactions to the constituent components;
- stomach ulcer;
- diseases of the duodenum (during exacerbation);
- lactase deficiency;
- lactose intolerance;
- glucose galactose malabsorption;
- fructose intolerance;
- sucrose / isomaltase deficiency.
Pregnancy and lactation
Based on the instructions of "Kanefron", its use during breastfeeding or bearing the fetus is possible only on the recommendation of a doctor, in accordance with the medical prescription, which can be issued after assessing the ratio of risk and benefit.
Mode of application
Following the instructions, the dosage of "Kanefron" differs depending on its form of release. If the doctor prescribed a course of therapy using a solution, then the medicine must be diluted in a small amount of water. It is also allowed to take the drug directly inside, and then drink it with water. For an adult, 50 drops are prescribed three times a day.
The instructions for drops "Kanefron" for children indicate their dosage, where school children are recommended to take orally in the amount of 25 drops three times a day, and if they are preschool, then 15 drops three times a day. Since the taste of the solution is bitter, to soften, you can use the drug with other fluids.
Shake the contents of the vial before consuming. Therapy in the form of dragees preserves the number of receptions, that is, 3 times a day. But depending on age, the dosage is different:
- adults - 2 pieces each;
- school age - 1 each.
Please note that the instruction "Kanefrona" (dragee form) does not indicate the dosage for preschool age. That is, taking this medicine for children under 6-7 years of age is possible only in the form of drops.
Typically, the therapeutic course is 2-4 weeks, depending on the stage of the course and severity of the disease. It is strongly recommended that you continue taking the medicine after the acute symptoms of the disease have passed.
Also, for both produced forms of the Kanefron drug, the instructions for use include a recommendation that a large amount of liquid should be consumed during the treatment period.
Side effects, overdose and effects on machinery control
The instructions to "Kanefron" warn that allergic reactions are possible, as well as disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (for example: nausea, vomiting and diarrhea). If signs of an allergic reaction are found, then you must immediately stop taking the drug and consult your doctor.
To date, information about an overdose of the drug is missing. But in case of detection, you should seek the help of a doctor to stop intoxication.
The drug does not affect the ability to perform potentially dangerous activities that require an increased concentration of attention and quick psychomotor reactions (vehicle control, work with moving mechanisms).
The drug is dispensed from pharmacies without a prescription.
special instructions
If the patient has a violation of the heart or kidneys (swelling caused by impaired functions), then the consumption of large volumes of fluid is strictly contraindicated. With impaired renal function, you should refrain from taking the drug as monotherapy. Also, if during the period of therapy the presence of blood in the urine, or pain during urination, or acute urinary retention is noticed, then you should immediately contact your doctor for advice.
Shelf life
It is suitable for 3 years from the date of issue. You can not consume after the expiration date, which is indicated on the package. Store the drug in a dry place, protected from direct sunlight. Where children cannot get the drug, and the room temperature will not be higher than +25 ° .
Analogs
It should be noted immediately that the same drugs are "Kanefron" and "Kanefron N". Many are mistaken in thinking that these are different autonomous medicines, and numerous reviews confirm this. The instruction "Kanefron N" contains such a clause as the "trade name of the drug", where the name of the drug is fully spelled out. That is, the letter "H" is included in the full name, but in common people they simply ceased to negotiate this letter for the purpose of reduction. This information is applicable to tablet formulations and as a solution.
So, often an analogue of the drug is necessary because of its high price. How much does Kanefron cost? Approximately for a package with 60 tablets, the price varies from 400 to 750 rubles. Everything, of course, depends on the pharmacy, stocks and other factors. By the way, it is very rare to find large packaging (120 tablets) on the windows of pharmacies. On average, therapy is prescribed for a period of 4 weeks, which will require 2 packs of 60 tablets, which is very expensive.
The most budgetary analogue of "Kanefron" is considered "Furadonin". It is produced in the form of tablets (20 pieces each) and suspension. It is also prescribed for the treatment of the genitourinary system. The active substance is nitrofurantoin (synthetically derived). But the price for it is from 80 to 130 rubles.
The drug "Nolitsin" is available in tablet form (10 pieces). The active substance is norfloxacin (synthetically derived). It differs in convenient administration (only 2 tablets per day) and persistent preservation of concentration in the body (about 12 hours). The cost of the drug is up to about 210 rubles.
"Furagin" actively helps with infection by protozoa. The active ingredient is furazidine. Tablet release (30 pieces each). The cost for packaging is from 210 to 270 rubles. Very uncomfortable reception (8 tablets per day). Contraindicated for monotherapy.
A worthy analogue of Urolesan, which is of vegetable origin: fir oil, castor oil, peppermint, wild carrots, hop cones. It is worth noting the form of release of the drug, since it can be purchased in capsules, syrup, drops. No side effects were observed. The cost is from 330 to 400 rubles. Today, perhaps, the most effective and budget analogue of Kanefron.
If you select an analogue by similarity of the effect of therapy, then it is worth highlighting "Fitolizin". The drug slows the growth and development of bacteria, relieves spasms and pain syndromes, has a diuretic effect, relieves swelling, and is able to remove toxins. The release of the drug is unique - in the form of a green paste of a thick consistency. It has a specific smell. The composition includes the components:
- parsley leaves;
- onion peel (onion);
- birch leaves;
- horsetail;
- Highlander;
- knotweed;
- goldenrod;
- fenugreek;
- root lovage ;
- wheat grass;
- essential oils.
The key emphasis is on the lovage root, which is part of the active composition of both drugs. This ingredient is able to flush sand and stones from the bladder.
If you need an exact analogue in composition, then this is only Trinefron. It is also produced in tablet form and solution, where the active components are centaury grass, rosemary leaves and lovage root. Comparing the instructions of Kanefron and Trinefron, we can conclude that they are identical by all criteria, in addition to the medicinal composition. But the price is much different, for example, for 60 capsules - 235 rubles, which is half less.
But using "Fitolizin", you need to consider that it is completely incompatible with glomerulonephritis, unlike "Kanefron", which can be specifically prescribed for the treatment of this disease. Although both drugs are of plant origin. Only an analogue is produced by a Polish manufacturer in a peculiar form - a paste for diluting suspensions. The contents of the aluminum tube is thick, saturated dark green in color and has a pronounced aroma of grass. For 100 ml of water you need to dilute 1 teaspoon of pasta and so 4 times a day. Only after eating.
Such a regimen may seem rather inconvenient, especially if the doctor has prescribed a course of up to 8 weeks. But as practice shows, the action of "Fitolizin" is much faster distributed to the body than the action of "Kanefron". But the analogue will not be able to cope with phosphate stones and is usually forbidden to take it. The price tag of Fitolizin for a 100 g tube varies from 340 to 500 rubles.
In any case, despite the safe composition of Kanefron, you should consult your doctor before starting therapy. Only a doctor will be able to prescribe the necessary course of treatment for the disease, based on the full picture of examinations, taking into account all individual criteria. Moreover, the drug is usually taken in combination with antibiotics and other drugs. And after eliminating the ailment, the period of admission must be continued to eliminate relapse.
Reviews about "Kanefron"
The reputation of the German drug is not in doubt in its effectiveness. His leadership in the diuretic market is not the first ten years. The safety of the medicinal composition, based on the reviews of "Kanefron", the instruction is confirmed. The tool acts very softly on the body and does not cause any discomfort during therapy.
When using the drug in combination with antibiotics, it can only enhance the effect, and not reduce, which is an absolute plus. In the fight against cystitis, Kanefron has no equal. Reviews confirm that the positive effect of the drug can be felt already on the 3rd day of administration. Many women argue that when an ailment appears, they first run to the pharmacy for antibiotics, which do not always completely eliminate the symptoms and they have to go again, only after "Kanefron".
Of course, the drug also has a negative characteristic, which is associated with the duration of the course of therapy or even its inefficiency in short courses. But do not forget that the drug is still of plant origin. Its task is to start the antibacterial fight as softly as possible, without aggressive influence. The effectiveness of the drug depends on the degree of the course of the disease. The more advanced the form of the disease or there are complications, the longer the course will be.
Many even share their experience in treating pets, especially cats. Statistics show that four-legged friends often begin to suffer from urolithiasis after castration / sterilization. It is convenient to give Kanefron in a drop form, but the solution has a bitter taste, so not every pet will find the liquid attractive in taste. In this regard, they usually give dragees. How to conduct a course of therapy in pets in the instructions of "Kanefron" (reviews also confirm) is not prescribed, but 1 tablet a day is enough, that is, half a tablet twice. Be sure to provide plenty of drink to the animal. The course is just as long, but effective. It is important to strictly follow the instructions for use so that the drug therapy is effective.