CYSTITIS RELIEF TABLETS
Active substance: SODIUM BICARBONATE
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Cystitis Relief Tablets
Anhydrous Sodium Carbonate, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate
Read this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you. This medicine is available without prescription for you to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to take it carefully to get the best results from it. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. You must contact a pharmacist or doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 2 days.
How to take this medicine
Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that tablet. Dissolve the tablets in water and drink the solution. Age Adult women How many to take Two tablets dissolved in water How often to take Three times a day for 2 days
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains sodium carbonate, citric acid and sodium bicarbonate, which react together as part of the effervescent (fizzing) process to form sodium citrate. Sodium citrate is an alkalinising agent, which is used to make the urine less acidic. This medicine relieves the symptoms of cystitis in women.
Men and children: Not recommended You should complete the 2 day course of 12 tablets. Do not take more than the amount recommended above.
If you take too many tablets:
Talk to a doctor.
Possible side effects
This medicine is not expected to cause side effects. If you notice any side effect, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
Before you take this medicine
This medicine can be taken by adult women. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
How to store this medicine
Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children, preferably in a locked cupboard. Do not use after the Use By date on the end flap of the carton and the blister (marked EXP). The Use By date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not take
If you have heart or kidney disease If you have high blood pressure or diabetes If you are on a low sodium diet (each tablet contains 535mg of sodium) If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains sorbitol) If you are pregnant
What is in this medicine
Each effervescent tablet contains Anhydrous Sodium Carbonate 137.5mg, Citric Acid 1470mg, Sodium Bicarbonate 1735mg, which react together to form the equivalent of 2250mg of Sodium Citrate. As well as the active ingredient, the tablets also contain sorbitol (E420), sodium saccharin, flavour (pineapple). The pack contains 12 white tablets.
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor
If your symptoms do not go away within 2 days
Who makes this medicine
The medicine is manufactured for the Marketing Authorisation holder Max Remedies Ltd, Holmfirth HD9 2JT by Hamol Limited, Nottingham NG90 2DB. Leaflet prepared July 2011. If you would like any further information about this product, please contact Max Healthcare Ltd, Waterside, Digley Road, Holmbridge, West Yorkshire HD9 2QN.
Source: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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