Phytolysin

Phytolysin has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, diuretic and antimicrobial activity. These effects develop under the influence of bioactive elements that are part of medicinal plants.

Bioactive components potentiate the excretion of Cl and Na ions, as well as renal CF, and in addition, reduce the reverse resorption inside the renal tubules. Increase urine output without disturbing the salt balance. [1]

The medication helps to flush out small urinary stones and sand; prevents an increase in the size of stones or their re-formation after surgery.

Indications Phytolysin

It is used for infections and inflammations of the urinary system, developing against the background of urolithiasis .

In addition, it is prescribed to prevent recurrence of urolithiasis (also after removal of calculi through surgery).

Release form

The release of the medication is realized in the form of a paste, from which an oral suspension is made - inside a tube with a volume of 100 g.

Pharmacodynamics

Flavonoids slow down the development of gram-positive flora inside the urinary ducts, potentiate the excretion of urea, and also block the oxidation of C-vitamin and prevent its conversion to oxalic acid.

Saponins have a powerful antibacterial effect against staphylococci.

Aglucones show an antispasmodic effect.

Silicates (Knotweed, pusher) help to maintain the balance of crystalloids and colloids inside the urine, preventing the formation of stones. Together with this, they improve the excretion of uric acid.

Dosing and administration

It is necessary to take the medicine in 1 teaspoon (about 5 g) of paste for 1 use. The paste is dissolved in 0.5 cups of boiled warm water. Phytolysin is used 3-4 times a day, after a meal.

The therapeutic cycle usually lasts 0.5-1 months. If necessary, it is allowed to be repeated.

If there is no improvement, worsening of the condition, or persistence of signs of the disease, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

Due to the increase in the volume of urine excreted during the period of therapy, it is required to consume an appropriate amount of fluid to replenish the balance.

• Application for children

There is no information regarding the use of drugs in pediatrics (in persons under the age of 18), which is why it is not used in this age group.

Use Phytolysin during pregnancy

There is no information regarding the medicinal effect and safety of the drug when used in pregnant women, which is why it is not prescribed during the specified period. Phytolysin can be used only in situations where the doctor believes that its benefits are more likely than the risks of complications.

Due to the lack of information confirming the safety of taking the medication for hepatitis B, breastfeeding should be abandoned during therapy.

Contraindications

Among the contraindications:

• severe intolerance to the elements of the drug or plants from the Asteraceae family (golden rod), umbrella, or anethole (lovage root) and birch leaves;
• conditions during which you need to consume a reduced amount of fluid (for example, failure of the heart or kidneys);
• conditions in which there is increased blood clotting;
• obstruction of the urethra;
• active form of nephritis, phosphate lithiasis or nephrosis.

Side effects Phytolysin

The main side effects:

• immune disorders: allergy symptoms, including itching, rashes, facial swelling, hives and runny nose of an allergic nature;
• problems with NS function: dizziness;
• disorders of the gastrointestinal tract: vomiting, flatulence, nausea and diarrhea;
• lesions in the subcutaneous layer and epidermis: photosensitivity (intolerance to UV rays);
• signs associated with the urinary system: colic in the kidney area.

Overdose

Poisoning with a drug can provoke a potentiation of side symptoms.

Symptomatic actions are performed.

Interactions with other drugs

Due to the diuretic effect of the drug, there may be an acceleration in the excretion of other drugs used in combination.

Phytolysin is able to potentiate the activity of hypoglycemic drugs, lithium salts, NSAIDs, anticoagulants and MAOIs. In addition, it can prolong the effects of paracetamol, pentabarbital and aminopyrine.

The drug is able to weaken the absorption of therapeutic substances inside the small intestine (among them cholesterol, α-tocopherol and β-carotene).

Storage conditions

Phytolysin must be stored in a place closed from the penetration of small children. Temperature readings should not exceed 25 ° C.

Shelf life

Phytolysin can be used for a 3-year term from the date of manufacture of the therapeutic substance.

Analogs

Analogs of the medication are the medicines Fitolit, Citrocas and Uralit with Pepper Mountaineer, and in addition Blemaren, Tsital, Uronephron with Knotweed herb and Cyston.

Reviews

Phytolysin is receiving good reviews - it is considered an effective treatment for cystitis. The therapeutic effect develops quickly, the drug quickly eliminates the unpleasant symptoms accompanying the development of cystitis.