Nchi: Ayalandi
Lugha: Kiingereza
Chanzo: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
Potassium citrate
Bayer Limited
A12BA; A12BA02
Potassium citrate
3 gram(s)
Granules for oral solution
Product not subject to medical prescription
Potassium; potassium citrate
Marketed
1995-09-19
BCH22024 CYSTOPURIN 3g GRANULES FOR ORAL SOLUTION POTASSIUM CITRATE READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START TAKING THIS MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU. Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse have told you. • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. • Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. • If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4. • You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 2 days. WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET: 1. What Cystopurin is and what it is used for 2. What you need to know before you take Cystopurin 3. How to take Cystopurin 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Cystopurin 6. Contents of the pack and other information 1. WHAT CYSTOPURIN® IS AND WHAT IT IS 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. BCH22024 • Bacterial cystitis is caused by bacteria that reach the bladder from the bowel. This may occur during sexual intercourse, or be due to ineffective/infrequent hygiene. • Non-bacterial cystitis can be caused by a number of triggers including certain soaps, deodorants, insufficient water-b Soma hati kamili
Health Products Regulatory Authority 05 December 2022 CRN00D655 Page 1 of 3 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) 0.04g/sachet. For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Granules for oral solution. 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 Posology _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. _Paediatric population_ Not recommended for children under six years of age. Method of administration For oral administration. 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 Health Products Regulatory Authority 05 December 2022 CRN00D655 Page 2 of 3 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. Therefore, there is a possible interaction and caution is advised. 4.6 FERTILITY, PREGNANCY AND LACTATION There is no information available from animal studies and there is no epidemiological evidence of safety of the ingredients of CYSTOPURIN Sachets in human pregnancy, but they have been in wide use for many Soma hati kamili