For pathologies of the body's excretory systems, namely: the bladder, kidneys, biliary tract and gall bladder, the drug Urolesan has proven itself to be excellent. Drops, tablets or syrup are created from natural plant ingredients.
They are used as a component of complex therapy, providing not only therapeutic, but also preventive effects, and have almost no side effects.
Composition of the drug
“Urolesan” is a herbal medicine, that is, it contains exclusively natural substances of plant origin. Such drugs are highly therapeutically effective, have almost no contraindications and, most importantly, are not addictive.
According to the instructions for use, Urolesan drops have the following composition:
- Fir oil (8 g). It is extracted from the needles and young shoots of Siberian fir. The oil has anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, analgesic properties. It is rich in phytoncides, which suppress or inhibit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms.
- Peppermint oil (2 g). Mint contains such important components for the body as: rutin, flavonoids, carotene, ascorbic acid. But the main active ingredient is menthol. It is an important metabolite.
- Castor oil or castor oil (11 g). The substance is rich in Omega fatty acids: oleic, linoleic, ricinoleic. The latter, when taken orally, causes a reflex enhancement, a wave-like contraction of the intestinal walls, promoting the normal movement of its contents.
- Alcohol extract from wild carrot seeds (23 g). The root vegetable contains carotene. The plant stimulates redox processes inside cells and has disinfecting, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties.
- Alcoholic hop cone extract (33 g). The plant is an antioxidant and mild psycholeptic.
- Alcoholic extract of oregano (23 g). The herb contains carvacrol, which has bactericidal and antiallergic properties.
- Trilon B (0.005 g).
The quantitative content of components is indicated per 100 g of the drug.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy in many cases involves giving up many medications, including herbal ones. Doctors who observed pregnant women with functional disorders of the kidneys and liver speak positively about the drug, since Urolesan during pregnancy helped patients get rid of many problems without causing complications. According to reviews from the women themselves, it was much more convenient for them to take Urolesan tablets due to the lack of a specific herbal taste, which causes disgust in many pregnant women.
During breastfeeding, taking the drug also has no contraindications, since clinical studies have not revealed the presence of its components in breast milk. The only thing you should pay attention to when prescribing Urolesan to nursing mothers is the form of the drug: drops that contain alcohol (even in small quantities) are better replaced with syrup or tablets.
Dosage form
Pharmaceutical companies produce the drug in three forms:
- Urolesan drops for oral administration. They come in 15 ml bottles or 15 or 25 ml dropper bottles.
- Gelatin-coated capsules. They are produced in cardboard packs of 10, 20, 30, 40 pieces. or in a polypropylene jar of 50, 60, 100 or 120 pcs.
- Syrup called "Urolesan M". The composition is similar to drops, but sugar syrup is added. It is this form that is more preferable for children. The drug is available in 90 or 180 ml bottles, packed in a cardboard box. A dispenser syringe is included in the package.
What is Urolesan?
"Urolesan" is a domestically produced drug that has been known on the pharmacological market for more than 30 years. The medicine is an analogue of the foreign drug Cystenal, but is slightly more effective.
It is used in the complex treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system (cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis), cholelithiasis, chronic cholecystitis. To treat cystitis, drugs with antibacterial, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic effects are used. "Urolesan" meets all these criteria and helps the patient in a short time.
The drug is used not only in the acute period of the disease, but also as a prevention of exacerbations.
Availability, effectiveness and frequent prescription allow this drug to remain in demand. And the shortcomings (bitter taste, specific smell) are removed with the release of new forms of the medicine - capsules, syrup.
Medicinal effect
The product has metabolic, antiseptic, choleretic, diuretic, antispasmodic and diuretic properties. The drug is quickly absorbed into the intestinal wall. Promptly eliminates attacks of severe pain in the area of the kidneys and liver. Helps relax the smooth muscles of the intestines, bile and urinary tracts. Enhances the synthesis and secretion of bile by hepatocytes and the gallbladder. Improves hepatic blood flow.
In the instructions for use, Urolesan drops are indicated as a metabolic. The drug enhances the release of urea - the end product of the breakdown of proteins and chlorides (salt solutions). An excess of the latter leads to disruption of the acid-base balance of the blood. Helps remove very small stones and sand from the urethral bladder and kidneys. The drug affects the pH of urine, acidifying it and forming a protective colloid. Normalizes daily diuresis. Reduces inflammation in the urinary tract and kidneys.
Half an hour after administration, the drug begins its effect, which lasts about 5 hours. An extremely high effect is achieved within 1.5-2 hours. The drug is excreted by the kidneys and through the gastrointestinal tract.
How does it affect the body? (Pharmacodynamics)
The medicine has an effect on the genitourinary system and biliary tract. Moreover, there are several impacts at the same time:
- antiseptic: the oils contained in the medicine have antibacterial and antiviral activity and disinfect;
- urinary and choleretic: active substances stimulate the fibers of smooth muscle cells that are found in the walls of blood vessels, ureters, bile ducts, and all hollow internal organs;
- antispasmodic: oils relax spasmodic smooth muscle fibers, causing them to contract at the right pace and in the right direction;
- acidifies urine, helping to remove excess salts from the body.
Very rarely, negative reactions occur from taking herbal medicine. However, if they arise, this is expressed in the appearance of:
- heartburn, nausea or diarrhea;
- dizziness and general weakness associated with decreased blood pressure;
- allergic reactions with skin manifestations or rhinitis.
If signs of overdose appear, drink as much water or tea as possible and lie down until you feel better. If symptoms have not gone away within 12 hours, consult a doctor.
In what cases is the drug prescribed?
The use of Urolesan in drops, tablets and syrup is indicated for the following diseases:
- Urolithiasis or urolithiasis. Provided that the size of the stones does not exceed 0.3 cm.
- A disease in which stones form in the hollow organ that collects bile or the bile ducts (cholelithiasis).
- Pyelonephritis.
- Inflammation of a hollow organ that stores bile – cholecystitis.
- Violation of the functionality of the organs of the biliary system - biliary dyskinesia.
- Liver disease, unspecified.
- Urinary stones, unspecified.
- Calcium oxalate and uric acid stones.
- Disorder of the urinary system.
- Pathologies of the urinary tract caused by pathogenic microbes.
- Various infectious kidney diseases.
- Acute stage of pyelitis.
Overdose and side effects
Overdose of the drug is extremely rare. If this happens, then unpleasant symptoms such as abdominal pain, dizziness, nausea, frequent urination, allergic rash, and headache may occur.
To avoid this, in case of an overdose, you need to drink as much clean water as possible, induce vomiting and take activated carbon in the proportion of one tablet per 10 kilograms of weight or Enterosgel.
Large doses of the drug do not pose any particular danger, but it is worth monitoring how you feel. If it worsens, you should seek medical help.
The instructions for Urolesan drops indicate the following side effects:
- allergic reactions: itching, rash, facial redness, burning, swelling, difficulty breathing;
- from the digestive system: nausea, vomiting, heartburn, bloating, flatulence, belching;
- general signs: deterioration of health, weakness, dizziness, drowsiness, drop in blood pressure.
If any alarming symptoms occur, you should stop taking the medication.
Active removal of stones and sand from the kidneys and other organs of the urinary system can cause pain and spasms. In this case, you should not stop taking the drug. You should consult your doctor and find something that will relieve your symptoms.
Contraindications
The active ingredients of the drug are a complex of various medicinal plants. Some components are presented in the form of extracts and therefore have an excessive concentration. In addition, the drug has an alcohol base, which is unsafe for certain pathologies or for patients of a certain age. Based on these factors, the drug is not recommended for use in the following diseases:
- Individual intolerance to drug components.
- The presence of large stones in the kidneys (diameter of stones more than 3 mm).
- Inflammation of the gastric mucosa, accompanied by the release of large amounts of hydrochloric acid (hyperacid gastritis).
- A disease in which ulcers occur on the mucous membrane of the duodenum.
- Stomach ulcer.
- Lactose intolerance or deficiency.
- A hereditary disease characterized by impaired absorption of monosaccharides in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Diabetes mellitus or other diseases in which the level of glucose in the blood is exceeded.
The instructions for Urolesan drops have clear age restrictions. The drug is prohibited for use by children under six years of age.
The effectiveness and safety of using herbal medicine during pregnancy and lactation have not been studied. Therefore, it is not recommended to use this drug during these periods.
For what diseases is Urolesan used?
Taking the drug "Urolesan" (the instructions confirm this) is recommended for the following disorders in the body:
- inflammatory diseases of the liver, combining damage to the tissues of the organ itself and ducts, including cholecystitis, gallbladder dyskinesia, and others;
- inflammatory diseases of the kidneys and urinary system, including pyelonephritis and cystitis;
- salt diathesis;
- urolithiasis and nephrolithiasis.
Regarding the use of the drug "Urolesan", reviews from experts indicate that it is effective during the period of recovery of the body after removal of stones from the kidneys or gall bladder, as it prevents their re-formation. In addition, there is evidence that this drug has an effect on the human bronchi, namely, it relieves bronchospasm. Therefore, in some cases, the use of the drug "Urolesan" is indicated for obstructive bronchitis and bronchial asthma.
Methods of using the drug
The drug of any dosage form is taken before meals.
- The instructions for using Urolesan drops recommend adults to drink three times a day. The duration of the course depends on the severity of the pathology and ranges from five days to 1 month. Dosage for hepatic colic – 15-20 drops, in all other cases – 8-10 drops under the tongue.
- The dose of syrup for adults is 5 ml or one standard teaspoon three times a day strictly before meals. For renal colic or other acute conditions, the duration of therapy is from five to seven days. It is also possible to increase the dose to 10 ml (2 teaspoons or one tablespoon), followed by a reduction to the recommended dose of 5 ml. For chronic conditions, the duration of treatment ranges from a week to 1 month, without increasing the dosage.
- Take 1 capsule, swallowed whole with water, three times a day. If attacks of acute pain in the liver or kidneys occur, the single dose is increased once to two capsules, followed by a return to the usual dosage (1 capsule). For acute conditions, the duration of treatment is about seven days, for prolonged conditions – about 30 days. The duration of therapy can be adjusted only after consulting a doctor.
Urolesan®
1 ml of the drug contains
active ingredients: fir oil – 67.60 mg, peppermint oil – 16.90 mg, wild carrot fruit extract liquid (1:1) – 194.35 mg, hop cone extract liquid (1:1) – 278.80 mg , oregano herbal extract liquid (1:1) – 192.95 mg;
excipients: disodium edetate, castor oil.
Description
The liquid is greenish-brown to brown in color, with a characteristic mint odor.
Pharmacotherapeutic group
Preparations for the treatment of urological diseases. Other drugs for urological diseases, including antispasmodics. Other drugs for the treatment of urological diseases.
ATX code G04B X
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacokinetics
Due to the high solubility and capillary activity of essential oils, they are easily absorbed into the blood.
Pharmacodynamics
Urolesan belongs to a group of drugs that promote the removal of urinary stones (also gallstones).
The components of essential oils that are part of the drug reduce inflammatory processes, promote increased blood supply to the kidneys and liver, have a diuretic, choleretic and bactericidal effect, form a protective colloid in the urine, and also normalize the tone (stop spastic contraction) of the smooth muscles of the upper urinary tract and gallbladder. By stimulating renal and hepatic circulation, they cause an increase in urinary and bile secretion. The drug has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, promotes the outflow of bile, the removal of sand and stones from the kidneys, urinary and gall bladders. The drug also exhibits mild sedative properties, which is very important during the passage of stones.
Indications for use
As part of complex therapy:
– acute and chronic infections of the urinary tract and kidneys (cystitis and pyelonephritis);
– urolithiasis and uric acid diathesis (prevention of the formation of stones after their removal);
– chronic cholecystitis (including calculous), biliary dyskinesia.
Drug interactions
There is no known interaction with other drugs.
Release form and packaging
25 ml in a dropper bottle, sealed with a stopper and a plastic cap.
A label is placed on the bottle. 1 bottle, along with a dropper stopper and instructions for medical use in the state and Russian languages, is placed in a cardboard pack.
25 ml in a dropper bottle, sealed with a dropper stopper and a screw-on cap, with first-tamper control, or a screw-on cap, with the Arterium Corporation logo applied, with first-tamper control.
A label is placed on the bottle.
1 bottle, along with instructions for medical use in the state and Russian languages, is placed in a cardboard pack.
Group and transport packaging in accordance with GOST 17768-90.
Storage conditions
Store in original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C. After opening the bottle, the shelf life of the drug does not change if storage conditions are met. Keep out of the reach of children!
Shelf life
2 years.
Do not use after the expiration date indicated on the package!
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Urolesan drops for children: instructions for use
Young patients are allowed to use the medication from 6 years of age, and capsules, in general, from 18 years of age. Parents who give the drug without a doctor's prescription should take this fact into account and be very careful.
The drops have a not very pleasant smell and a rancid taste, which children really don’t like. Therefore, it is recommended to add drops to granulated sugar or refined sugar. Children over 6 years old are given the drug 4-5 ml three times a day before meals. The duration of therapy is the same as for adults, but without increasing the dose.
In the instructions and reviews, Urolesan drops are advised to be replaced with syrup when used by children. Parents explain this by saying that the syrup is sweet and children are more willing to drink it. Recommended doses of syrup:
- For children aged 6-7 years, 2-4 ml are measured using a dosing syringe and given 3 times a day before meals.
- 7-14 years – 5 ml three times a day.
Cystitis therapy
Urolesan has the highest characteristics when treating women. Urolesan drops for cystitis are most often used. Plants and essential oils affect the microflora of the affected area. They do not drive microbes into tissues, but kill them, stopping the spread.
But the reception involves the use of not only this remedy, but a set of measures in which Urolesan for cystitis will complement the effect of the main therapy drug. It is taken together with antispasmodic medications.
Possibilities of the drug Urolesan for cystitis:
- antiseptic cleansing;
- relief of symptoms;
- treatment of relapses.
- inflammation;
- disorders of the biliary systems;
- kidney therapy;
- normalization of liver function.
When taking Urolesan, the method depends on the type of pathology, form of progression, rate of development and degree of infection. The herbal composition of the drug can be purchased without a prescription, so if you are completely sure of the disease, you can begin treatment before visiting a doctor.
But it is still necessary to get checked.
Urolesan for cystitis is used according to a certain scheme and in various forms:
- The drops are suitable for different ages: adults and children under 7 years old in dosage: dissolve 10 drops well and take in the morning, afternoon and evening before meals. It will take a lot of water to supply the necessary amount of fluid to the body. Liquid solutions are suitable for children, but for their course the dose is reduced to 6 drops.
- Syrup is also chosen in the treatment of cystitis in children. There is no need to be afraid of their effects on the baby’s internal systems. For cystitis, liquid syrup is taken in the following volumes: 1-2 ml - up to 1 year; 2-4 ml - up to 7 years; 4-5 ml - up to 14 years. The syrup is not prohibited as a therapy for adults. Reviews from patients who took the syrup are as high as when taking other forms. There are a lot of good characteristics.
- Tablets are not used to treat cystitis in childhood. For adults, the course consists of 3 capsules per day for a month.
special instructions
The product is entirely of herbal origin, but it must be used carefully, especially in young patients. Regarding Urolesan capsules, syrup and drops, there are a number of instructions that should be read and used if necessary.
- If after 5 days there is no positive therapeutic effect after taking it, you should consult a doctor. It is highly not recommended to increase the dosage or continue therapy on your own.
- If side effects occur, drink plenty of hot liquid. If nausea, dizziness, sore throat, or diarrhea do not go away, you should inform your doctor.
- In case of overdose, you need to drink a lot, take activated carbon (1 pill per 10 kg of weight).
- If side effects from the central nervous system (dizziness) occur, it is extremely undesirable to get behind the wheel of a car. And also avoid activities that require great concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions.
Urolesan tablets: treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system
Urolesan is a combination drug that is used to eliminate pathological processes in the kidneys and bladder.
It has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antispasmodic effects. Urolesan is not an antibacterial drug; it is made from components of plant origin. Can be used for both adults and children.
Key Aspects
This drug is used in urological practice. As already noted, Urolesan is a herbal medicine.
Due to its composition, it has an anti-inflammatory effect in the urinary tract and kidneys, accelerating blood circulation in them. In parallel with this, diuretic and choleretic effects are observed.
This product is endowed with the ability to stimulate the production of urea and chlorides, which helps remove sand and stones.
Release form
It is produced in the form:
- capsules that are green in color and contain granular powder;
- syrup;
- drops
Indications for use
Used in diagnosing such pathological conditions and processes as:
Contraindications for use
According to the instructions for use, it is prohibited to prescribe Urolesan if there is a history of:
- gastritis, with the exception of gastritis with secretory insufficiency;
- gastric ulcer and 12 p.c.
Dose and course of treatment
Regardless of the release form, it is recommended to take before meals. Urolesan in capsule form is intended for use by adults and children over 14 years of age. The daily dose is 3 capsules, divided into three doses.
For diseases with an acute course, the course of treatment lasts about a week, but if a chronic pathological process is diagnosed, treatment can last for a different period of time from 7 days to one month.
Renal and hepatic colic are an indication for increasing the dose to 2 capsules, after which they return to the usual treatment regimen. Children under fourteen years of age
age, a medication is prescribed in the form of syrup or drops.
Urolesan for children
I would like to emphasize that Urolesan in capsule form is not prescribed to children under 14 years of age. According to the instructions for use, they are prescribed the drug in the form of syrup and drops.
Urolesan drops:
- for children 7 - 14 years old, 5 drops are prescribed three times a day;
- for older children, the dose is 8-10 drops three times a day.
Urolesan syrup can be prescribed to children starting from the age of one. Medicines are prescribed to children, regardless of the form of release, and are divided into three doses.
The course of treatment depends on the type of disease, the severity of the pathological condition, it usually lasts 5-7 days for diseases in the acute phase of the course and from a week to a month for chronic diseases.
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
The drug has been known for quite a long time, but no studies have been carried out regarding its use during pregnancy and it is unknown how it can affect the woman and the fetus. That is why it is not recommended to use Urolesan during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Danger of overdose
If the recommended dose of the drug is exceeded, symptoms of overdose may occur, they appear:
- nausea;
- dizziness.
To get rid of this you need to drink a lot of warm liquid, take sorbents, for example Sorbex. 60 minutes after these activities, it is recommended to take atropine sulfate.
Analogues of "Urolesan"
If for some reason, for example, intolerance to one of the components, the use of the drug is not possible, it can be replaced with similar means.
Herbal medicine analogues:
- "Flavia." A medicine used for urolithiasis, urethral infections, chronic cholecystitis.
- "Madder dye extract." Indications for the drug: nephrourolithiasis, inflammatory phosphaturia.
- “Ginjaleling” is a herbal medicine for the treatment of urolithiasis and the removal of small stones.
Synthetic drugs:
- "Blemaren" is a drug that has a nephrolitholytic effect and alkalizes urine.
- "Cimalon" is a drug with diuretic properties. Causes regression of dysuric symptoms, reduces urine pH.
Indications for use:
In general therapy and urology, the drug is used in the treatment of:
- urolithiasis;
- cholelithiasis;
- acute or chronic pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis;
- acute or chronic pyelonephritis;
- inflammation of the intrahepatic bile ducts (cholangiohepatitis);
- dyskinesia (impaired motor skills) of the digestive system.
The herbal medicine is also used to prevent exacerbations of any of the listed diseases.
The medicine is contraindicated:
- chronic alcoholics (it contains 60% pure ethyl alcohol);
- people with allergies to components;
- with cholelithiasis or urolithiasis there are a lot of small stones (the drug stimulates the excretion of urine and bile, and can provoke the release of a stone that gets stuck at the mouth of the bile duct or ureter).
According to the instructions for use of urolesan, capsules should be taken with caution:
- people with gastric or duodenal ulcers,
- children under 18 years old,
- pregnant and lactating women (as prescribed by a doctor).
Urolesan drops: reviews
Most patients note positive therapeutic dynamics after using the drug. Some, despairing of finding an effective drug, are pleasantly surprised by the results. Patients like that the product is natural and non-addictive. Relief is felt almost immediately, renal colic quickly subsides and if you do not stop the course, it no longer bothers you.
The only thing that the reviews are dissatisfied with is that the instructions for using Urolesan drops do not indicate whether the course can be repeated, and what the interval between therapies should be. The dissatisfaction is more due to the fact that you still have to visit a doctor. Patients also consider the disgusting taste to be a disadvantage.
Why cystitis requires mandatory treatment
If cystitis is not treated, the disease becomes chronic, periodically worsens, leading to complications, involving other organs in the pathological process in addition to the bladder. When surrounding tissues are damaged, inflammation in a woman can spread to the genital area (ovaries, fallopian tubes), affecting reproductive function.
Chronic cystitis can also lead to irreversible changes in the structure and functions of the affected organ; the disease is difficult to treat. Periodically repeated inflammation of the bladder walls can cause vesicoureteral reflux and, as a consequence, pyelonephritis (inflammation of the kidneys).
A well-known doctor in the Russian-language mass media, Elena Malysheva, in her programs also focuses on the mandatory treatment of this disease. According to her, you should contact a specialist with the appearance of the first alarming symptom. The unpleasant consequences of cystitis significantly worsen the quality of life of the patient.
Opinions of doctors and patients about the drug
"Urolesan", used for cystitis, has many different reviews from both patients and doctors, which is facilitated by its mass prescription. The presence of an overwhelming majority of positive responses indicates the effectiveness of the drug in acute and chronic cystitis.
People like the price of Urolesan and its good tolerability. Among the negative aspects, the bitter taste of the drug is noted, which does not reduce its therapeutic effect. In recent years, the release of the drug in capsules and syrup has successfully eliminated this drawback.
Use in combination with other medications
In urological practice, Urolesan is often used together with other medications. Such complex treatment increases the effectiveness of therapy and speeds up recovery.
Despite the fact that interactions with other drugs have been little studied, the combination of Urolesan with antibiotics has proven itself to be effective. The most common antibacterial agents for the treatment of cystitis are: Monural, Ceftriaxone, Levofloxacin, Amoxicillin and others.
The simultaneous use of Urolesan with antispasmodics (No-shpoy, Spazmalgon) enhances the analgesic effect and relieves symptoms.
Favorable interactions are noted regardless of the form of the drug. Complex therapy increases the therapeutic effect of drugs and leads to the desired result faster.
Can there be adverse reactions?
Despite the fact that Urolesan contains only plant components, this does not exclude the possibility of adverse reactions. The most common ones include:
- dyspeptic disorders;
- dizziness;
- bradycardia, increased or decreased blood pressure;
- allergic reactions (facial redness, rash, urticaria, angioedema).
The drug is generally well tolerated. But extremely rare adverse reactions can cause its cancellation. Compliance with all recommendations and dosages significantly reduces the risk of negative manifestations. You can reduce the likelihood of dyspeptic disorders by taking the drug strictly before meals. You also need to increase the volume of fluid consumed to 2 liters per day. This is due to the diuretic effect of the drug.
According to the instructions, the product should be stored in a dark place, inaccessible to children, at a temperature of no more than 25ºC. The syrup is good for 28 days after opening if stored in the refrigerator.
