Cystinol coated tablet 40 pcs

Herbal medicinal product

What is cystinol and when is it used?

Cystinol contains a dry extract of bearberry leaves.Bearberry leaf extract is traditionally used by women to treat symptoms of mild or recurring inflammation of the lower urinary tract, such as burning when urinating and/or frequent urination. Serious illnesses should be ruled out by a doctor.

When should Cystinol not be used or only with caution?

Cystinol should not be used

• if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to bearberry leaf dry extract or to any other component of the preparationin kidney diseasesif you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Har Problems with getting around from children and young people under the age of 18 as well as male adults are generally considered to be complicated. Cystinol should therefore not be used in children and in these groups of people because of insufficient data on its safety.

If symptoms or symptoms such as fever, urinary retention, cramps or blood in the urine occur while using the drug, a doctor should be consulted.

When using Cystinol, a brown-green discoloration of the urine may occur.

Please only take Cystinol after consulting your doctor, if you know that you suffer from sugar intolerance.

Taking cystinol together with other medicines

No interactions with other medicines are known.

Ability to drive and use machines

No corresponding studies have been carried out.Nevertheless, inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist, or your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if You suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (including those you bought yourself!).

Can Cystinol be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Cystinol must not be used during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

How do you use Cystinol?

Female adults take 2 coated tablets 3 times a day.The coated tablets are to be taken with plenty of liquid, preferably water, after the meals.Cystinol should not be used by children and adolescents under the age of 18 and male adults.

Duration of use

Cystinol should not be used for longer than 1 week.If symptoms persist for more than 4 days or worsen during use of the drug or if fever or urinary retention occurs, a doctor should be consulted.

If You have taken more Cystinol than you should

You should not take more Cystinol per day than indicated in the dosage instructions or prescribed by your doctor. If you accidentally take twice the amount of coated tablets than intended, this usually has no adverse consequences.However, taking significantly larger amounts can cause serious problems such as gastrointestinal problems with nausea and vomiting. In this case, you should stop Cystinol for a short time and consult a doctor.

If you forget to take Cystinol

Do not take a double dose, but continue taking Cystinol next time as described in the dosage instructions or as prescribed.Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can cystinol have?Rare (affects 1 to 10 in 10,000 users)

Stomach and intestine problems (nausea, stomach pain and vomiting )

VeryRare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 users)

Allergic reactionsIf you notice side effects, contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else needs to be taken into account?

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Storage instructions

Store at room temperature (15-25 °C). Keep out of the reach of children.Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does cystinol contain?Active ingredients

1 coated tablet contains 238.7 - 297.5 mg dry extract of bearberry leaves (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng, folium), (drug-extract ratio 3.5 -5.5:1), equivalent to 70 mg hydroquinone derivatives, calculated as anhydrous arbutin, extractant: ethanol 60% (V/V).ExcipientsMicrocrystalline cellulose, long-chain partial glycerides, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, Macrogol 6000, magnesium stearate, colloidal silica, quinoline yellow (E104), indigo carmine (E132), aluminum hydroxide, Titanium dioxide (E171).

Authorization number

62827 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get cystinol? What packs are available?

Cystinol is available in pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription.

There are packs of 40 coated tablets.

Authorization holder

Medinova AG, 8050 Zurich

Manufacturer

Schaper & Brümmer GmbH & Co. KG, Salzgitter, Germany

This leaflet was published in June 2020 last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic).