What Is Cystex Urinary Pain Relief?
Cystex Urinary Pain Relief are over the counter drugs given to individuals suffering from Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). A full packet comes with 40 tablets for a full dose. The tablets are round and red in color. Each tablet contains three major ingredients; 162mg of methanamine, 162.5mg of sodium salicylate and 32mg benzoic acid.
The ingredients make the tablets a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug and also give them the dual purpose characteristics. Methanamine is an antibacterial agent while Sodium Salicylate is an analgesic which allows it to offer pain relief. Benzoic acid is among several non-active ingredients including cellulose, silica, stearic acid and titanium dioxide. The non-active ingredients are present in very low amounts.
What Cystex Urinary Pain Relief Offers
As an over the counter drug, Cystex allows for a faster response to pains in the urinary tract before one gets to see the doctor. Its anti-inflammatory properties soothe the lining of the urinary tract relieving pain caused by the bacteria present. It also reduces the swelling, relieving the itching sensation and allowing for a less painful passage of urine.
The antibacterial agent methanamine prevents the spread of the infections further along the tract until you get to see the doctor for a prescription. Cystex Urinary Pain Relief also temporarily relieve the urgency and frequency of urinating one feels when suffering from UTIs.
Dosage And Working Mechanism
Adults and children aged 12 years and over are required to take 2 tablets with a glassful of water three times a day. It is recommended that one takes plenty of water and other fluids while using this drug. Methanamine takes from 3 to 6 hours for half its content to begin being broken down in the body. It is well absorbed with about 30% being broken down by gastric acid, and about 25% is undergoes metabolism in the liver.
At about 8 hours, 90% of the drug is eliminated from the body in urine. It is present in form of ammonia and formaldehyde which kill bacteria as the urine makes its way out. The highly acidic nature of the urine also destroys the bacteria causing the infection habitat.
Cystex® Urinary pain Relief Tablets are not an alternative to prescribed antibiotics. The manufacturers recommend you use the drug to get relief as you plan to see the doctor. It can also be used in the course of medication to manage the pains your antibiotic may not be treating.
Cystex Urinary Pain Relief Benefits
The two obvious benefits of these tablets are the effective relief provided from pain, and the antibacterial property. Aside from these dual action, the tablets are readily available with no prescription and in most outlets.
This makes them a reliable first resort for anyone with UTIs. They are affordable which is convenient for those without sufficient health cover. You can get them online from different outlets with the price averaging $6 to $8 for one pack of 40 tablets, or from $16- $22 for three packets.
Cystex Urinary Pain Relief Warnings
Those under the age of 19 should not use this drug if they have, or are recovering from chicken pox of a condition with flu like symptoms. Those who take 3 and more alcoholic drinks, and those taking a blood thinner or steroid drug should avoid this drug as well. When taken in such circumstances it may cause stomach bleeding.
Pregnant and lactating women, people suffering from a chronic condition, people on a sodium restricted diet, and those allergic to salicylates like aspirin should consult a doctor first before use. These tablets should be used only in the recommended dosage and for the advised period.
