Cystopurin Cystitis Relief, Cranberry Flavour and Low in Sodium, 6 Sachets

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do not use spermicide with diaphragm or condoms – try non-spermicidal lube or different type of contraception Potassium citrate is a product that is sometimes recommended for the treatment of mild cystitis. It may help to relieve the discomfort, although there is no strong evidence of its benefit. It works by making the urine less acidic. It can be bought without a prescription at pharmacies and other retail outlets. It is strongly recommended that the UK National Poisons Information Service be consulted on cases of suspected or actual overdose where there is doubt over the degree of risk or about appropriate management. High potassium levels may occur in patients who have a condition predisposing them to high potassium levels. Monitor potassium levels as high potassium levels are detrimental to maternal and embryo-foetal cardiac function.

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is a low-sodium 48 hour treatment for the symptoms of cystitis and works by counteracting the acidity of your urine, helping to relieve the burning, stinging pain on passing water. This medicine is not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor of pharmacist before taking this medicine. Such requests shall be free of charge save where the request is manifestly unfounded or excessive, including (but not limited to) if the request is repetitive or complying with requests for further copies of the same information previously provided by us. In such circumstances, we reserve the right to charge you a reasonable fee in dealing with such requests, or alternatively, we may refuse to comply with your request in these circumstances. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Empty the contents of one sachet into a small glass of cold water (200ml) and stir until the granules dissolve. Take one sachet dissolved in water, 3 times daily. All six sachets must be taken to complete the course of treatment.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.You might find it helpful to ask your pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller. Paracetamol or ibuprofen can also help to ease the pain and discomfort of cystitis. If you are taking or using any other medicines. This includes any medicines you are taking which are available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines.

Advise patient potassium citrate sachets should be dissolved in 200mls of cold water before taking.But some people experience episodes of cystitis frequently and may need regular or long-term treatment. You should also consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have kidney disease or heart disease. The only reported side effect is increased potassium levels in the blood. However, this is an important side effect to be aware of, as increased potassium levels can cause heart rhythm changes. Cystitis can also occur in men and children, but this is quite rare and medical advice should be sought. Mannitol (E421), Citric Acid (Anhydrous) (E330), Cranberry flavour (flavour contains maltodextrin, natural flavouring substances, flavouring preparations, silicon dioxide (E551), carmine (E120) triacetin (E1518) and Aspartame (E951). See Section 2 in the Patient Information Leaflet ‘Important information about some of the ingredients of Cystopurin’ for aspartame advice.