Cystitis is an acute inflammation of the bladder. As a rule, they suffer mainly from women. According to statistics, only less than 1% of men in the world have experienced this disease. Despite the fact that there are many drugs for its treatment, patients still have an acute question: "What helps with cystitis?"
Symptoms of the disease
As a rule, this disease is characterized by the following symptoms:
- A woman constantly has a feeling of a full bladder. Despite the fact that sometimes there is no desire to go to the toilet.
- In acute forms of cystitis, acute pain occurs, the focus of which is located in the lower abdomen.
- It is sometimes difficult for women to restrain urine.
- Urine becomes cloudy and whitish flakes are noticeable in it.
- Sometimes pain is felt not only in the bladder, but also in the kidneys.
- Pus or blood may be present in the urine.
At the initial stage, this disease can be determined by frequent urination, at the end of which pain is felt.
Causes of the disease
Most often, the inflammatory process is provoked by pathogenic bacteria. Due to the peculiarities of the female body, they penetrate very quickly into the mucosa of the bladder. In addition, this disease can occur as a result of stagnation of urine, trauma to the spine or urinary canal. And also the presence of stones in the urinary duct provokes cystitis. Early sex life also adversely affects the health of any woman. In addition, people with sedentary work are often at risk.
During menopause, hormonal changes occur during which the immune system weakens. In a woman, the working capacity of the muscles of the bladder noticeably decreases due to which various anomalies often occur. During pregnancy, the pressure on the bladder increases, and due to a sedentary lifestyle, women become more susceptible to any inflammatory processes.
Separately, it should be noted those who neglect the rules of daily hygiene. They often have fungal diseases that affect not only the vaginal mucosa, but also the bladder. Any chronic disease ultimately leads to the appearance of other, no less unpleasant diseases. The rhinitis, otitis media transferred on the legs, tonsillitis can also provoke the appearance of cystitis.
How to treat
In order to get rid of this disease, women take antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. In addition, painkillers and vitamins are sometimes prescribed. It is extremely important for the patient to strengthen immunity in order to completely get rid of cystitis and not allow him to go into a chronic form. Delaying with the start of treatment, a woman runs the risk of acquiring diseases of those organs that are in the immediate vicinity of the bladder.
The patient must adhere to a diet in which salty, spicy and pickled foods are completely eliminated. And also do not drink alcohol.
An excellent effect was shown by decoctions of herbs. They help to cope with both the acute phase of the disease and the chronic one. Among the medical preparations, such preparations proved to be excellent: Furadonin and Zinnat tablets, Fitolita capsules, Phosphoral granules, Urinal capsules. Doctors can prescribe Polygynax, Cyston suppositories, as well as drugs such as Nitroxoline and Furagin. In addition, "Monural" and "Kanefron" with cystitis also showed their high efficiency.
The drug "Kanefron"
This herbal product contains dried broth from the following herbs: rosemary, lovage and centaury. In addition, the preparation contains auxiliary components of iron oxide, talc, glucose, castor oil, colloidal dioxide and lactose.
"Kanefron" is used to stop inflammatory processes. He has proven himself in cystitis. In addition, it is often prescribed after surgery to remove stones from the bladder. Use this tool, starting from the age of 12 in the amount of 6 tablets per day. Usually it is well tolerated. This product of German origin is produced by the well-known pharmaceutical company Bionorika.
Means "Monural"
Thanks to the active component - fosfomycin - this drug quickly and effectively copes with pathogenic bacteria. As a rule, it is available in the form of a white powder for solution preparation. The drug "Monural" is not recommended for use by children under five years of age.
Use it as follows: the powder is dissolved in a glass of warm water and drunk in the morning on an empty stomach. Usually, only one packet of powder can be used per day. However, the doctor may prescribe an additional dose. In case of an overdose, an unpleasant aftertaste arises in the mouth, resembling metal. In addition, the patient often has an upset stomach, accompanied by vomiting. It can also lower blood pressure and cause a headache. This product is stored for three years at a temperature of about 25 degrees.
Furadonin tablets
The composition of this quick-acting cystitis drug for women contains the active substance nitrofurantoin, as well as additional components of starch, calcium stearate and colloidal dioxide. The drug is a bright yellow tablet flat shape. They have a fairly good degree of absorption. Penetrating through the walls of the stomach into the blood, after a few minutes, the drug reaches its maximum therapeutic concentration. Remains of the drug through urine are excreted. "Furadonin" has a number of contraindications. For example, it can not be used for complex diseases of the liver, neuritis, insufficient kidney function, accompanied by an inflammatory process. And also in case of intolerance to the components contained in the tablets.
Among the side effects, urine staining in a saturated yellow tint, as well as indigestion, is noted. In case of poor liver function, jaundice can develop. As a rule, this tool does not affect the reaction rate. It can be taken when driving a car or working with complex mechanisms. The daily rate of the drug should not exceed 600 mg. Typically, with cystitis, take two tablets a day for one week. This product is stored for five years, at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees.
The drug "Fitolizin"
It contains plant extracts of onion husks, fenugreek seeds, wheatgrass roots, lovage and parsley, goldenrod inflorescences, highlander leaves and horsetail. In addition, there is also oil of lemon balm, orange, pine and sage. The drug is a paste of a rich brown tint. It is used in the form of a solution. To do this, one teaspoon of pasta is bred in half a cup of warm water. Take the medicine should be half an hour after a meal. How quickly does Fitolizin help with cystitis? Depending on the nature of the disease, the treatment process can last from several days to one month.
Usually “Phytolysin” is well tolerated and only in rare cases does the patient experience nausea. The drug is contraindicated in complex kidney diseases and allergies to plant extracts. And also children up to 16 years old do not use paste. This product is contained in convenient aluminum pipes in an amount of 100 grams. “Fitolizin” is manufactured in Poland by the pharmaceutical company “Herbapol Warsaw”. It is stored for three years.
Means "Nitroxoline"
This fast-acting cystitis drug for women is an orange-colored pill containing the active substance of the same name. In addition, it also contains titanium dioxide, calcium stearate, starch, povidone, lactose and sucrose. It has a pronounced antimicrobial effect and perfectly copes with so many types of bacteria.
They use Nitroxoline for chronic cystitis, as a rule, in the amount of two or four tablets per day. The interval between each dose should be at least six hours. For this, the daily norm is divided into two or four times.
This remedy rarely causes unwanted effects. Most often, the patient has nausea. If a patient has to take Nitroxoline for a long time, then a liver disorder and headache may occur. And also sometimes urine acquires a carmine hue. Nitroxoline tablets are stored for four years at a temperature of about 20 degrees. In the pharmacy they are released only on prescription.
Pills "Furagin"
The list of drugs for cystitis continues with a remedy such as Furagin. Its active ingredient is a substance of the same name. As auxiliary substances, polysorbate, glucose, stearic acid and starch are present. The daily norm is 200 mg of the drug (that is, four tablets per day). However, in extreme cases, the doctor may prescribe eight tablets per day. It should be borne in mind that taking several at the same time is extremely undesirable. The recommended rate is divided into several parts and drunk with a certain frequency.
Tablets that help with cystitis are very often used after surgery. Usually the patient drinks one tablet per day for prevention. The course of treatment lasts for one week, after which they take a break and continue if necessary. Among the side effects, dizziness and fatigue are sometimes observed. With prolonged use, joint pain, discoloration of urine and fever may occur. Nevertheless, the reviews of Furagin from cystitis in women are positive.
Sometimes taking “Furagin” too long causes a deficiency of vitamin B and folic acid. During the course of treatment it is forbidden to drink alcohol.
The drug "Cyston"
This is a fairly well-known remedy used in the treatment of this disease. The cystitis tablet “Cyston” contains substances obtained from plants such as basil, moraine, saxifrage, vernoni, pavonia, horsetail, etc. Colloidal dioxide, magnesium stearate and crospovidone are contained as additional components. This product is sold in the form of tablets, which are contained in a plastic package.
It is forbidden to use "Cyston" for urolithiasis. Like many effective drugs for cystitis in women, it is consumed in an amount not exceeding four tablets per day. Usually the norm is divided by two. The course of treatment lasts from 14 to 20 days. Cyston is stored for three years in a dry place inaccessible to children. Storage temperature should not exceed 25 degrees.
Capsules "Polygynax"
This is one of many effective drugs that helps with cystitis. As a rule, specialists prescribe no more than one piece per day for two weeks. They contain polymyxin sulfate and nystatin. These active components have a pronounced antimicrobial property. Before introducing suppositories from Polyginax cystitis into the vagina, a woman should wash herself with warm water without using soap. Then with her finger she inserts the tablet as deep as possible. For some time, it is recommended that a woman lie down so that the drug can dissolve and distribute along the tissue of the diseased organ.
As a rule, the drug is tolerated very well and practically does not cause side effects. Treatment is not recommended to be interrupted during menstruation. And also you can not use tampons or wear synthetic underwear throughout the course. Shelf life is 24 months. Storage temperature should not exceed 25 degrees. “Polygynax” capsules are released, like other antibiotics, only by prescription.
Ichthyol candles
For the treatment of cystitis, suppositories with an anti-inflammatory effect are very often used, which are also considered the best suppositories for cystitis in women. The name "ichthyol suppositories" is known to many, they are considered the best and most effective in the fight against cystitis. Due to the active substance, suppositories have a sharp specific smell and a rich brown tint. Ichthyol restores blood circulation in a diseased organ and thereby contributes to a very quick recovery.
Suppositories are administered daily for several days. Before putting candles, you need to empty the intestines and wash with warm water without soap. After which the patient lies on his side and carefully, with clean hands, introduces the drug into the anus. For some time, a person must lie on his stomach so that the product can dissolve and distribute in the rectum. Usually ichthyol suppositories for cystitis do not cause side effects, with the exception of allergies in case of intolerance to the components of the drug. The disclosed suppositories are stored in the refrigerator. An unpacked preparation can be kept at a temperature of no more than 20 degrees and for two years.
Capsules "Urinal"
They contain cranberry extract. The active substance is enclosed in a gelatin shell consisting of glycerin, gelatin and soybean oil. You can use no more than six capsules daily. The maximum dose, as a rule, is prescribed for acute course of the disease. For the treatment of chronic cystitis, only one or two capsules per day will be needed.
It is undesirable to use "Urinal" for stomach ulcers and inflammation of the pancreas. And also do not prescribe this remedy for the treatment of young children. The drug is stored for two years at a temperature of about 20 degrees.
The drug "Zinnat"
The active component of this agent is cefuroxime aksetin. In addition, vegetable oils, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, propylene glycol and hypromellose are added as additional substances. There are two forms of release of the drug: granules for the preparation of a liquid solution and tablets. They are used as follows: 500 mg are divided into two doses and drunk in the morning and evening after eating.
This drug is contraindicated for the treatment of children under the age of three. In addition, during pregnancy it is also not advisable to take Zinnat. Among the side effects, headache, dizziness, nausea, and itching on the skin are most often observed. This remedy is released only by prescription to doctors. Zinnat is stored for three years at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees.
User reviews
In their reviews, users often praise some drugs that help with cystitis. For example, capsules "Urinal" have proved to be quite good. Many women like the fact that their composition contains plant components of cranberry extract. Capsules have a rich burgundy color and are packed in a plastic container. As a rule, patients took Urinal before bedtime, simply with a glass of water. According to them, they did not have any side effects. Sometimes doctors recommend taking this remedy as a prophylaxis of cystitis. The course of treatment takes a month and a half.
In acute cystitis, the antibiotic Uronormin is also often prescribed. It is a white powder that should be dissolved in water. According to users, after the first dose of the powder, the pain disappears and the process of urination improves.
And also often you can find good reviews about the drug "Nolitsin" in the form of orange tablets, divided by risk. As a rule, the entire treatment process takes no more than three days, after which recovery occurs. The only drawback of this tool is users consider the rather large size of the tablet, which is sometimes difficult to swallow.