Citrate de potassium pour la cystite

About potassium citrate

La cystite est une inflammation de la vessie. Elle est généralement causée par une infection urinaire. Les symptômes typiques sont des douleurs lors de l'émission d'urine et une émission d'urine plus fréquente. L'urine peut également devenir trouble et malodorante. Cette maladie est particulièrement fréquente chez les femmes. Une courte cure d'antibiotiques peut vous être prescrite, bien que les cas bénins s'améliorent souvent d'eux-mêmes sans nécessiter de traitement, car votre système immunitaire est souvent capable d'éliminer l'infection.

Potassium citrate is a product that is sometimes recommended for the treatment of mild cystitis. It may help to relieve the discomfort, although there is no strong evidence of its benefit. It works by making the urine less acidic. It can be bought without a prescription at pharmacies and other retail outlets.

Note: if you are pregnant, male or have a medical condition, you should always consult a doctor if you think you have cystitis because you may need to be treated with antibiotics. Men are advised to drink at least one litre of water and seek medical attention if symptoms last longer than three hours

Before taking potassium citrate

To make sure that this is the right treatment for you, before you start taking potassium citrate it is important that you speak with a doctor or pharmacist:

• Si vous êtes enceinte.

• Si vous avez un problème de fonctionnement des reins.

• If you have a heart condition, or any other serious medical condition.

• Si vous prenez ou utilisez d'autres médicaments. Cela comprend tous les médicaments que vous prenez et qui sont disponibles sans ordonnance, ainsi que les médicaments à base de plantes et les médicaments complémentaires.

• Si vous avez déjà eu une réaction allergique à un médicament.

How to take potassium citrate

• Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about the specific product you have been given and how to take it.

• Please follow the dosage instructions on the label of the pack. Take your doses after meals. The following guidelines are adult doses:

  • Effervescent tablets (brand Effercitrate®) - take two tablets, up to three times a day. Take the tablets dissolved into a whole glassful of water.

  • Liquid medicine - take two 5 ml spoonfuls, stirred into a whole glassful of water. You can take up to three doses a day.

  • Sachets (brand Cystopurin®) - empty the contents of one sachet into a whole glassful of water. Stir it well before drinking. Take one sachet, three times daily.
    

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• If your symptoms do not improve within two days of taking potassium citrate, or if you develop a high temperature, you should contact your doctor.

• Il peut être utile de demander à votre pharmacien de vous recommander un analgésique adapté. Le paracétamol ou l'ibuprofène peuvent également aider à soulager la douleur et l'inconfort de la cystite.

• Although it has been said that drinking lots of water may be helpful, there is little evidence for this. Some doctors feel that it does not help and drinking lots may just cause more painful toilet trips. You should follow the directions on the label for taking your potassium citrate preparation with water; however, other than this, drinking normal amounts of fluid is often sufficient.

• If your symptoms recur within two weeks, you should make an appointment with your doctor for further advice.

Can potassium citrate cause problems?

Recommended doses of potassium citrate are unlikely to cause any side-effects other than making you want to pass a little more urine than normal, and maybe a mild stomach upset. If either of these becomes troublesome, speak with your doctor or pharmacist.

Si vous ressentez d'autres symptômes qui pourraient être dus au médicament, demandez conseil à votre médecin ou à votre pharmacien.

How to store potassium citrate

• Conservez tous les médicaments hors de la portée et de la vue des enfants.

• Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec, à l'abri de la chaleur et de la lumière directes.

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