Cymalon 4g granules for oral solution sachets

Država: Velika Britanija

Jezik: engleski

Izvor: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Aktivni sastojci:

Sodium citrate

Dostupno od:

Teva UK Ltd

INN (International ime):

Sodium citrate

Doziranje:

4gram

Farmaceutski oblik:

Granules for oral solution

Administracija rute:

Oral

Razred:

No Controlled Drug Status

Tip recepta:

Valid as a prescribable product

Proizvod sažetak:

BNF: 07040300; GTIN: 5012617020420

Uputa o lijeku

Important information about Cymalon
• This medicine is used to relieve the
symptoms of cystitis.
• It can be taken by adult females only.
• Dissolve the granules in water before
swallowing.
Do not take
• If you are a man or child.
• If you are pregnant. See section 2.
Talk to your doctor
• If you still have symptoms after 4 days or if
you get frequent symptoms. See section 2.
Now read the rest of the leaflet before
you use this medicine. It includes other
information which might be especially
important for you.
• Keep this leaflet. Your may need to read it
again.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need any more
information or advice.
• If any of the side effects gets serious, or if
you notice any side effects not listed in this
leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
1. What the medicine is for
Cymalon sachets contain granules to dissolve
in water. They treat the symptoms of cystitis
in women. Cystitis is an inflammation of the
bladder which may be caused by an infection.
This causes stinging and burning pain when
you pass water. The ingredients in Cymalon
make the urine lass acid and help reduce the
stinging and burning sensation.
2. Before you use this medicine
Do not use the medicine if you have
• An allergy to citric acid (anhydrous),
sodium citrate, sodium carbonate, sodium
bicarbonate or any of the ingredients listed
in section 6. • Heart disease. • High blood
pressure. • Kidney problems. • A salt
restriction in your diet. • Or are pregnant.
• Men and children should not use this
medicine. Cystitis is much less common
in men and children. Talk to your doctor
if you are a man or child with cystitis-like
symptoms. The doctor will advise you on
appropriate medicine for your treatment.
Talk to your doctor if you have
•
Symptoms which carry on for more than 4 days after you
start taking Cymalon.
•
Symptoms which keep recurring.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking
•
Lithium for manic depression.
•
Methenamine (previously called hexamine) for urinary
infect

Svojstava lijeka

CYMALON
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 25-Apr-2017 | Actavis UK
Ltd
1. Name of the medicinal product
Cymalon Lemon flavour Granules for Oral Solution
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Each sachet of 6.76g of granules contain the following actives:
Citric Acid (anhydrous) EP
1063.00mg
Sodium Citrate dihydrate EP
2819.00mg
Sodium Carbonate EP
130.00mg
Sodium Bicarbonate EP
1200.00mg
Excipients: Each sachet contains 1.5g of sucrose.
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3. Pharmaceutical form
Granules for Oral Solution.
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
Cymalon Granules is indicated for the relief of symptoms due to
cystitis in adult females only.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Route of administration: Oral
Adults One sachet to be taken in water, three times a day over 48
hours.
Children Cymalon Granules is not recommended for children.
4.3 Contraindications
Cymalon Granules should not be taken in cases of pregnancy, heart
disease, high blood pressure, any
form of kidney disease or whenever a restricted salt intake is
indicated.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Patients should be advised against repeated use. If symptoms persist
48 hours after treatment is completed
you are advised to consult your doctor. Do not exceed the stated dose.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance,
glucose-galactose malabsorption or
sucrose-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.
This medicinal product contains 136.5mmol (or 3.14g) sodium per
maximum daily dose (3 sachets). To
be taken into consideration by patients on a controlled sodium diet.
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of
interaction
Sodium containing preparations should be avoided by patients on
lithium because sodium is preferentially
absorbed by the kidney resulting in increased lithium excretion and
reduced plasma levels.
Urinary alkalinisers should not be used with hexamine because it is
only effectiv