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OVERVIEW:
Cranberry
is an Anti- Adhesin Agent which reduces the incidence of recurrent Urinary tract infection. |
Composition:
Each soft gelatin capsule contains: wheat germ oil 330 mg. |
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Pharmacological Action:
Cranberry extract have been proven effective for treatment of urinary tract infections in a number of clinical trials due to its content of proanthcyanidins, Hippuric acid and plant acids.
Cranberry irreversibly inhibits P-fimbriae of E-coli by attachment of the fimbria to the uroepithelium. Furthermore, the presence of plant acids like benzonic, maleic, quinic & hippuric minimize the bacterial growth in the urinary tract. Cranberry help reduce the recurrence of UTI by preventing the adherence of uropathogens on uroepithelium & their colonization |
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Indications/ Uses:
- Cranberry is indicated to help in Uncomplicated UTI including acute cases of cystitis, and urethritis and pyelonephritis, alone or in combination with proper antibiotic.
- Cranberry is helpful for patients highly susceptible to frequent & recurrent UTI & in need to long term safe drug e.g. pregnant females, catheterized patients and neurogenic bladder.
- Cranberry decreases bacterial resistance to antibiotics.
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Dosage:
Unless otherwise prescribed:
- In acute cases alone: 1-2 capsules 3 times daily for a period of 10– 14 days.
- In combination with antibiotics: 1 capsule 3 times daily for one week.
- In long term Recurrent UTI: 1-2 capsules daily for a period of 3 – 6 months.
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Package:
Plastic bottle containing 20 capsule. |
