Kanefron H is a phytopreparation used in urology. The medication has a positive effect on the urinary system, but, despite its natural composition, it is unsafe, therefore, it requires strict adherence to the dosage regimen and dosage regimen. How to take the Kanefron dragee, and what precautions should be followed - more on this.
Material Content:
Release form, composition
Phytopreparation is found in two forms - these are dragees, or tablets, Kanefron N and sublingual drops (elixir).
As part of the herbal product extracts:
- centaury;
- rhizomes lovage medicinal;
- dried leaves of rosemary.
These components are the main active ingredients of the drug. Each tablet contains 0.018 g of dry extract in powder form.
Auxiliary and shaping components:
- corn starch;
- lactose;
- sucrose;
- ricin oil;
- wax;
- sugar syrup.
This is not the whole list, since the tablets also contain colorants and flavors.
Knowledge of additional components of the composition is necessary for people with intolerance to fructose and lactose.
Canephron N tablets themselves are small, convex in both directions, covered with a thin film membrane of orange color.
Kanefron drops contain the same plant extracts, 0.6 g each in 100 g of the drug. Drops contain ethanol (19% of the total). They are distinguished by a dark color, harsh, but pleasant, aroma and a bitter taste.
Pharmacological properties and indications for use
The medicine is used in urology in the treatment of various inflammatory diseases, accompanied by impaired renal function, urethra and inflammation of the bladder mucosa.
The properties of the drug are due to the action of herbal extracts, which form the basis of the composition.
Features of the drug:
- eliminates the inflammatory process;
- relieves spasm of the urinary system
- relieves pain;
- has a diuretic effect.
"Kanefron N" is characterized by a weakly pronounced antibacterial activity and stimulates the kidneys to remove fluid, therefore it is used as a light diuretic.
Indications for use:
- inflammation in the bladder;
- pyelonephritis of any etiology;
- non-infectious nephritis;
- glomerulonephritis.
The tool can also be prescribed as a prevention of the formation of organic deposits (calculi) in the bladder. In chronic and acute pathologies of the urinary system, the drug can be recommended in combination with other drugs, but not as an independent tool.
Instructions for use Kanefron
The exact pattern of medication use depends on several factors:
- applicable form of the drug;
- age and weight of the patient;
- accurate diagnosis and severity of symptoms.
The dosage regimen and dosage regimen are determined by the urologist individually for each patient. The instructions provide only the recommended scheme, which can be adjusted by decision of the attending physician.
It is worth noting that the herbal preparation has a cumulative effect, so it is taken in a long course.
The immediate effect of taking the medicine should not be expected.
Method of administration and dosage
The daily rate for the tablet form of the drug is 6 tablets. It should be divided into three times (2 units). The medicine is swallowed without damaging the membrane, without chewing and drinking with the necessary volume of plain water.
Eating does not affect the absorption of the drug, so you can take pills both before meals and after.
The duration of treatment is determined individually. With good tolerance of the components of the composition, tablets can be drunk for a long time, up to 6 months without a break.
The dosage regimen of the solution is 150 drops per day. This amount is also divided into three times, taking the elixir in the morning, afternoon and evening. Adult patients can drink the drops undiluted. Children over 12 years old are better to dissolve 50 drops in 50 ml of water to reduce discomfort when taken. Adults can also drink drops if the bitter taste is difficult to tolerate.
Special instructions for use
The dosages given in the instructions are calculated for children from 12 years old and adults. Young children are not prescribed the drug.
A few tips to consider when taking drops:
- shake before taking;
- for convenient dispensing, keep the bottle upright;
- do not take with alcoholism.
The solution consists of 19% alcohol, so it can not be prescribed to patients suffering from alcoholism, as well as to persons who have undergone addiction treatment by administering disulfiram-based drugs.
Special instructions for the use of tablets:
- should not be prescribed for lactose intolerance;
- each tablet contains 0.02 bread units;
- with fructose intolerance, the drug is contraindicated.
Patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes should consider the presence of sugars and fructose in their tablets. In some cases, you may need to change the amount of insulin injected, adjust the diet or regimen of sugar-lowering drugs.
At the time of taking the drug should increase the daily amount of fluid consumed.
If during the treatment with herbal remedy there is an acute urinary retention, hematuria, fever and spastic pain in the bladder, you should immediately consult a doctor.With a strong deterioration in well-being and a long absence of urination, it is necessary to call an ambulance at home.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
There are no exact data on the safety of the drug during the period of gestation, since no studies have been conducted. In this regard, taking the medication for pregnant women is not recommended.
"Kanefron" during pregnancy cannot be used as a diuretic, because of the potential risk to the fetus.
Since the metabolism of the drug has not been studied in detail, there is a possibility of the penetration of the components of the composition into breast milk, therefore, during lactation, it is necessary to refuse to take the drug.
Can I drink alcohol while taking the drug
The interaction of the drug in tablets with alcohol is not described in the instructions. Nevertheless, doctors recommend at the time of treatment of kidney and bladder diseases to completely abandon any alcoholic beverages. Alcohol increases the load on the kidneys and irritates the mucous membrane of the bladder, alcohol during therapy can lead to aggravation of symptoms.
Drops also cannot be combined with alcohol. In addition, a significant amount of alcohol is already present in the solution, which must be taken into account when driving vehicles.
Drug Interactions with Other Drugs
The interaction of Kanefron N with other medicines is unknown. If the patient takes any other medicines constantly, be sure to inform the attending physician.
Drops should not be taken in patients with alcoholism who are undergoing treatment with disulfiram ("Teturam") or its analogues. In this case, taking drops will provoke a reaction of disulfiram to ethanol, which is manifested by tachycardia, irregular blood pressure, shortness of breath, and hypertensive crisis. For some groups of patients, such symptoms pose a serious danger.
Contraindications, side effects
The medicine is not intended for the treatment of children under 12 years of age.
You should refuse to take the medication when:
- intolerance to the components of the composition;
- exacerbation of a stomach ulcer;
- acute heart failure, accompanied by edema.
With swelling against a background of chronic heart failure and severe kidney pathologies, it is advisable to consider a decision to reduce the amount of fluid used. The decision to prescribe a medication in these cases, as well as the choice of a dosage form and dosage regimen, is made by the doctor.
Side effects that occur while taking the medicine:
- dyspeptic disorders;
- epigastric pain;
- diarrhea;
- hives;
- erythema;
- epidermal hyperemia.
An allergic reaction, manifested by urticaria, worsens around the second day of drug therapy. This is manifested by edema of the epidermis, itching and severe hyperemia, small vesicle rash.
If a hypersensitivity reaction occurs, you should stop taking the drug and consult a doctor for the selection of an analogue with other compounds.
Any antihistamine will help relieve allergy symptoms.
The medicine is non-toxic, an overdose is unlikely, since such cases have not been recorded. If the patient feels unwell after taking a large number of tablets or drops, rinse the stomach and carry out symptomatic treatment.
Cheap analogues of the drug Kanefron
The cost of packing tablets (60 tablets) is about 500 rubles. Drops "Kanefron N" will cost about the same amount. It is difficult to find cheap analogues of Kanefron, since there are only two drugs with exactly the same composition - these are Trinefron and Nefrodol. Their cost does not differ much from the price of Kanefron N tablets.
It is recommended to search for a substitute among the following products based on plant extracts:
- Urofrofit;
- "Granufink";
- Prostanorm;
- "Urolesan."
Analogs should be selected only by a doctor, depending on the indications.Self-medication can be dangerous, so before you start therapy with any new medicine, you should carefully study the instructions, and it is better to consult a specialist.
