Nephrostene, 60 pcs.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:

Diuretic of plant origin

ATX code:

G04BX

Pharmacological properties

Combined drug of plant origin, has:

– diuretic;

– antispasmodic;

– anti-inflammatory;

– antimicrobial action.

Indications

The drug is used in the treatment of chronic urinary bladder (cystitis) and kidney infections (pyelonephritis), non-infectious chronic kidney inflammations (glomerulonephritis, interstitial

nephritis), as an agent preventing the formation of urinary stones (also after removal of urinary stones).

Active ingredient

Goldenseal herb, Lycium cinereum roots, Rosemary leaves

Composition

Active ingredients:

Goldilocks herb – 18.00 mg

Lubistock medicinal roots – 18.00 mg

Rosemary medicinal leaves – 18.00 mg.

Auxiliary substances:

Cellulose microcrystalline – 138.05 mg

Lactose monohydrate – 29.90 mg

Croscarmellose sodium – 3.45 mg Shell excipients:

Hypromellose (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) – 5.96 mg

Macrogol 4000 (polyethylene glycol 4000) – 2.38 mg

Titanium dioxide – 0,60 mg

Red iron oxide dye – 0,83 mg

Black iron oxide dye – 0,23 mg.

How to take, the dosage

Tablets should be taken orally without chewing, with water.

Adults: 2 tablets 3 times a day.

School-age children: 1 tablet 3 times a day.

After the acute phase of the disease the drug treatment should be continued for 2-4 weeks.

During the drug treatment it is recommended to drink a lot of fluids.

If during the therapy no improvement occurs or the symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear it is necessary to consult a physician.

Only use the drug in accordance with the indications, the method of administration and in such doses as specified in the instructions.

Interaction

Combination with antibacterial agents is possible and reasonable.

There is no information about the clinically significant interaction with other medicinal products.

In case of necessity of simultaneous use of any other medicinal products it is necessary to consult with the doctor.

Special Instructions

Consumption of large amounts of fluid is contraindicated in case of edema caused by cardiac or renal dysfunction.

In case of impaired renal function the drug should not be prescribed as monotherapy. In case of inflammatory kidney disease it is necessary to consult a physician.

In case of blood in the urine, pain during urination or acute urinary retention it is necessary to consult a physician immediately.

Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and mechanisms:

Use of the drug does not influence the ability to perform potentially dangerous activities that require high concentration and quick psychomotor reactions (including driving vehicles, working with moving mechanisms, work of dispatcher and operator etc.).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the drug components.

Gastric and duodenal ulcer in the acute stage.

Lactase deficiency, lactose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption.

Side effects

Allergic reactions are possible.

Gastrointestinal disorders are possible (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea).

In case of signs of allergic reactions you should stop taking the drug and consult a doctor.

If you have any side effects specified in the instructions or they are getting worse, or if you notice any other side effects not specified in the instructions, inform the doctor.

Overdose

No cases of overdose have been registered so far.

In case of drug overdose symptomatic treatment is prescribed.

Pregnancy use

Using the drug during pregnancy and lactation is possible only by prescription,
in strict accordance with the recommendations for use and after an assessment by the attending physician of the risk/benefit ratio.

Similarities

Kanefron N