To date, one of the most popular and safe drugs is "Canephron". At the same time, the effectiveness of therapy has been proven by the positive results of patients. Usually doctors are against long courses of therapy, but not in the case of this drug, since the success of the drug is hidden in its composition of plant origin. The dosage form of "Kanefron" is available in two forms: dragee and solution.
Composition of drug forms
The list of active substances of the tablet medicine includes components such as crushed plant materials: centaury herb, rosemary leaves, lovage root. One tablet of the drug contains 18 mg of each component. Excipients include: corn starch, povidone, lactose monohydrate, colloidal silicon dioxide.
The dragee shell consists of: iron oxide red, calcium carbonate, riboflavin E101, dextrose, corn starch, modified corn starch, mountain glycol wax, povidone, castor oil, sucrose, shellac, talc, titanium dioxide.
Based on instructions"Kanefron", the basis of the active components of the solution is a hydroalcoholic extract from medicinal plant materials, which consists of the same components as those of the dragee: centaury herb, rosemary leaves and medicinal lovage root. For 100 g of the drug, there are 0.6 g of each raw material. The excipients include purified water.
Description of dosage forms
Dragee of a preparation of a pronounced orange hue, round shape, biconvex, with a glossy surface. The shell has a sweetish aftertaste. There is no smell. One blister contains 20 tablets. The cardboard package includes three blisters (60 tablets in total) and instructions for using "Kanefron". Available in carton packs with 6 blisters (total 120 dragees).
The solution is transparent (slight turbidity is allowed), has a yellowish-brown color. The taste of the liquid is slightly bitter. Possesses fragrant aroma of a lovage. Due to the storage process, slight precipitation may occur. A dark glass bottle with a plastic dispenser in a cardboard box. Instructions included.
Pharmacological action
The frequent purpose of "Kanefron" for use lies in its complex effect, as an anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antispasmodic and antimicrobial action. Regardless of the form of release of the drug.
Indications for use
The drug belongs to combination therapy and is prescribed in the treatment of chronic infections of the kidneys and urinarybladder (pyelonephritis, cystitis); with non-infectious inflammation of the kidneys (chronic forms - glomerulonephritis, interstitial nephritis); as a remedy that can prevent the formation of bladder stones (or after their removal).
Contraindications
Despite the herbal origin of the drug "Canephron", the instruction still contains a clause on the prohibition of use, which includes the following:
- children's age - up to 7 years (pellets);
- allergic reactions to constituent components;
- gastric ulcer;
- diseases of the duodenum (in the period of exacerbation);
- lactase deficiency;
- lactose intolerance;
- glucose-galactose malabsorption;
- fructose intolerance;
- sucrase/isom altase deficiency.
Pregnancy and lactation
Based on the instructions of "Kanefron", its use during breastfeeding or gestation is possible only on the recommendation of a doctor, in accordance with the medical prescription, which can be issued after assessing the risk-benefit ratio.
How to use
Following the instructions, the dosage of "Kanefron" differs depending on its form of release. If the doctor has prescribed a course of therapy using a solution, then the medicine must be diluted in a small amount of water. It is also allowed to take the drug immediately inside, and then drink it with water. For an adult, 50 drops are prescribed three times a day.day.
The instructions for Canephron drops for children indicate their own dosage, where school-age children are recommended to take 25 drops three times a day, and if preschool age, then 15 drops three times a day. Since the taste of the solution is bitter, you can use the drug with other liquids to soften it.
Before consumption, shake the contents of the bottle. The therapy in the form of dragees saves the number of doses, i.e. 3 times a day. But depending on age, the dosage is different:
- adults - 2 pieces each;
- school age - 1 each.
Please note that the instructions for "Kanefron" (dragee form) do not indicate the dosage for preschool age. That is, taking this medicine for children under 6-7 years old is possible only in the form of drops.
Usually, the therapeutic course is 2-4 weeks, depending on the stage of the course and the severity of the disease. It is strongly recommended to continue taking the medication after the acute symptoms of the disease have passed.
Also, for both manufactured forms of the drug "Canephron", the instructions for use include a recommendation that during the period of therapy it is necessary to consume a large amount of liquid.
Side effects, overdose and effects on control mechanisms
The instructions for "Kanefron" warn that allergic reactions are possible, as well as disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (for example: nausea, vomiting and diarrhea). If signs of allergicreaction, you should immediately stop taking the drug and contact your doctor.
To date, there is no information on drug overdose. But in case of detection, you should seek help from a doctor to stop intoxication.
The drug does not affect the ability to perform potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration and quick psychomotor reactions (driving a vehicle, working with moving mechanisms).
The drug is dispensed from pharmacies without a prescription.
Special Instructions
If the patient has a malfunction of the heart or kidneys (edema caused by dysfunction), then the consumption of large volumes of liquid is strictly contraindicated. In case of impaired renal function, it is worth refraining from taking the drug as monotherapy. Also, if during the period of therapy the presence of blood in the urine, or pain when urinating, or acute urinary retention is noticed, then you should immediately contact your doctor for advice.
Expiration date
Valid for 3 years from the date of issue. Do not consume after the expiration date indicated on the packaging. Store the drug in a dry place, protected from direct sunlight. Where children cannot get the drug, and the room temperature will not exceed +25 ° С.
Analogues
It should be immediately noted that the same drugs are "Canephron" and "Canephron N". Many are mistaken in thinking that these are different autonomous medicines, andThis is confirmed by numerous reviews. The instruction "Kanefron N" contains such an item as "trade name of the drug", where the name of the drug is fully spelled out. That is, the letter "H" is included in the full name, but in common people they simply stopped pronouncing this letter in order to reduce it. This information applies to the tablet form of the drug and in the form of a solution.
So, often an analogue of the drug is needed because of its high price. How much does Kanefron cost? Approximately for a package of 60 dragees, the price varies from 400 to 750 rubles. Everything, of course, depends on the pharmacy, promotions and other factors. By the way, it is very rare to find a large package (120 dragees) on the windows of pharmacies. On average, therapy is prescribed for a period of 4 weeks, which will require 2 packs of 60 tablets, which is very expensive.
Furadonin is considered the most budgetary analogue of "Kanefron". It is produced in the form of tablets (20 pieces each) and suspension. It is also prescribed for the treatment of the genitourinary system. The active substance is nitrofurantoin (synthetically derived). But the price for it is from 80 to 130 rubles.
The drug "Nolicin" is available in tablet form (10 pieces each). The active substance is norfloxacin (synthetically derived). It is distinguished by a convenient intake (only 2 tablets per day) and a stable concentration in the body (about 12 hours). The cost of the drug is up to about 210 rubles.
"Furagin" actively helps with infectionthe simplest. The active ingredient is furazidin. Tablet release (30 pieces each). The cost per package ranges from 210 to 270 rubles. Very inconvenient reception (8 tablets per day). Contraindicated for monotherapy.
A worthy analogue of Urolesan, which is of vegetable origin: fir oil, castor oil, peppermint, wild carrot, hop cones. It is worth noting the form of release of the drug, as it can be purchased in capsules, syrup, drops. No side effects were observed. The cost is from 330 to 400 rubles. Today, perhaps, the most effective and budgetary analogue of "Kanefron".
If you select an analogue according to the similarity of the effect of therapy, then it is worth highlighting "Fitolysin". The drug slows down the growth and development of bacteria, relieves spasms and pain syndromes, has a diuretic effect, relieves swelling, and is able to remove toxins. The release of the drug is unique - in the form of a green paste of thick consistency. Has a specific smell. Contains:
- parsley leaves;
- onion peel (onion);
- birch leaves;
- horsetail;
- Highlander;
- knotweed;
- goldenrod;
- fenugreek;
- lovage root;
- wheatgrass;
- essential oils.
Key emphasis on the lovage root, which is included in the active composition of both drugs. This ingredient is able to flush out sand and stones from the bladder.
If you need an exact analogue in composition, then this is only "Trinefron". It is also produced in tablet form and solution, where the active ingredientsare centaury grass, rosemary leaves and lovage root. Comparing the instructions of "Canephron" and "Trinefron", we can conclude that they are identical in all respects, in addition to the medicinal composition. But the price is significantly different, for example, for 60 capsules - 235 rubles, which is half as much.
But when using Fitolizin, you need to consider that it is completely incompatible with glomerulonephritis, unlike Canephron, which can be specifically prescribed for the treatment of this disease. Although both drugs are of plant origin. Only an analogue is produced by a Polish manufacturer in a peculiar form - a paste for diluting suspensions. The content of the aluminum tube is dense, rich dark green in color and has a pronounced herbal aroma. For 100 ml of water, you need to dilute 1 teaspoon of paste and so 4 times a day. Only after meals.
This medication regimen may seem rather inconvenient, especially if the doctor has prescribed a course of up to 8 weeks. But as practice shows, the action of Fitolizin spreads to the body much faster than the action of Kanefron. But the analogue will not be able to cope with phosphate stones and is usually forbidden to take it. The price tag of "Fitolysin" for a tube of 100 g varies from 340 to 500 rubles.
In any case, despite the safe composition of Canephron, you should consult your doctor before starting therapy. Only a doctor will be able to prescribe the necessary course of therapy for the disease, based on the fullpicture of examinations taking into account all individual criteria. Moreover, the drug is usually taken in combination with antibiotics and other drugs. And after the elimination of the disease, the period of admission must be continued to eliminate the relapse.
Reviews about "Kanefron"
The reputation of the German drug is beyond doubt in its effectiveness. Its leadership in the market of diuretics is not the first decade. The safety of the medicinal composition, based on the reviews of Kanefron, is confirmed by the instructions. The tool has a very mild effect on the body and does not cause any discomfort during therapy.
When using the drug in combination with antibiotics, it can only enhance the effect, not reduce it, which is an absolute plus. In the fight against cystitis, "Canephron" has no equal. Reviews confirm that the positive effect of the drug can be felt already on the 3rd day of admission. Many women claim that when an illness appears, they first run to the pharmacy for antibiotics, which do not always completely eliminate the symptoms, and they have to go again, only for Canephron.
Of course, the drug also has a negative characteristic, which is associated with the duration of the course of therapy or even its ineffectiveness in short courses. But do not forget that the drug is still of plant origin. His task is to start the antibacterial fight as gently as possible, without aggressive influence. The effectiveness of the drug directly depends on the degree of the course of the disease. Howthe more advanced the form of the disease or there are complications, the longer the course will be.
Many even share their experiences with pet therapy, especially felines. Statistics show that four-legged friends often begin to suffer from urolithiasis after castration / sterilization. "Canephron" is convenient to give in drip form, but the solution has a bitter taste, so not every pet will find the liquid attractive in taste. In this regard, they usually give pills. How to conduct a course of therapy in pets in the instructions "Canephron" (reviews also confirm) is not spelled out, but 1 tablet per day is enough, that is, half a tablet twice. Be sure to provide plenty of fluids for the animal. The course will be the same long, but effective. It is important to strictly follow the instructions for use in order for the drug therapy to be effective.
