Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
POTASSIUM CITRATE
PCO Manufacturing
A12BA02
POTASSIUM CITRATE
3 Grams
Granules for oral solution
Product not subject to medical prescription
Potassium
Authorised
2011-08-19
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET CYSTOPURIN ® 3G GRANULES FOR ORAL SOLUTION Potassium Citrate EFFECTIVE RELIEF FROM THE SYMPTOMS OF CYSTITIS READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU. This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take Cystopurin carefully to get the best results from it. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve. If you have any unusual effects after using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist. IN THIS LEAFLET 1. WHAT IS CYSTOPURIN AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR? 2. BEFORE YOU TAKE CYSTOPURIN 3. HOW TO TAKE CYSTOPURIN 4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS 5. HOW TO STORE CYSTOPURIN 6. FURTHER INFORMATION 1. WHAT IS CYSTOPURIN AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR Cystopurin is used to relieve the symptoms of cystitis. The active substance in Cystopurin is potassium citrate. Potassium citrate helps to relieve the symptoms of cystitis by making your urine less acidic, reducing the discomfort caused by acidic urine. Cystitis is a distressing condition caused by an infection and/or inflammation of the bladder. It is normally no more than a painful nuisance and only rarely becomes more serious. Cystitis will occur in 4 out of 5 women at least once in their lifetime so it is a very common complaint and the attacks usually cause no lasting damage. Cystitis can also occur in men and children, but this is quite rare and medical advice should be sought. There are two types of cystitis: bacterial cystitis and non-bacterial cystitis. Bacterial cystitis Read the complete document
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Cystopurin 3g Granules for Oral Solution 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each sachet contains 3g of Potassium Citrate. Excipients: contains aspartame (E951) For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Granules for oral solution. _Product imported from the UK:_ Pink-brown granules for dissolution in water. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS For the symptomatic relief of mild urinary tract infections (cystitis). 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION For oral administration. _Adults (including the elderly and children over 6 years):_ One 3 g sachet, dissolved in 200 ml of cold water, three times daily for two days. All six sachets must be taken to complete the treatment. Not recommended for children under six years of age. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Use in patients with renal insufficiency. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE This product is intended for short term treatment. Patients should seek doctor's advice if symptoms persist after 48 hours treatment. This product should only be used with caution in patients with cardiac disease. This product contains a source of phenylalanine. May be harmful for people with phenylketonuria. 4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION Concurrent administration of potassium sparing diuretics or ACE inhibitors may lead to hyperkalaemia. The activity of cardiac glycosides is to some extent dependant upon serum potassium levels. HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _Date Printed 29/08/2014_ _CRN 2144691_ _page number: 1_ Therefore, there is a possible interaction and caution is advised. 4.6 FERTILIT Read the complete document