If you are taking or using any other medicines. This includes any medicines you are taking which are available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines. The manufacturer advises pregnant women should seek medical advice on the treatment of cystitis rather than self-treatment with potassium citrate. If drug treatment is needed in pregnancy, potassium citrate can be used if no safer alternative.

The active substance in Cystopurin is potassium citrate. Potassium citrate helps to relieve the symptoms of cystitis by making your urine less acidic, reducing the discomfort caused by acidic urine. Women have a shorter urethra than men. This means bacteria are more likely to reach the bladder and cause an infection.The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug’s manufacturer. Treats; Hypertrophic Scars, Keloid Scars,Burn scars,Widespread scars, Acne scars (raised and red – not indented) Effervescent tablets (brand Effercitrate®) - take two tablets, up to three times a day. Take the tablets dissolved into a whole glassful of water. Do not take Cystopurin if you are pregnant, or have had kidney or heart disease, without first consulting your doctor. This medicine is not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor of pharmacist before taking this medicine.

Bacterial cystitis is caused by bacteria that reach the bladder from the bowel. This may occur during sexual intercourse, or be due to ineffective/infrequent hygiene.where we use certain service providers, we may use specific contracts approved by the European Commission which give personal data the same protection it has in Europe.

Long-term infections are linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer in people aged 60 and over. Things you can try yourselfYou might find it helpful to ask your pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller. Paracetamol or ibuprofen can also help to ease the pain and discomfort of cystitis. This treatment differs from other cystitis sachets as it is low in sodium. How do I take Cystopurin?

drink plenty of fluids, especially water – so that you pee regularly during the day and do not feel thirsty Cystopurin sachets contains the active ingredient potassium citrate. They are used to relieve the symptoms of cystitis.Cystopurin This Medicine is sold by Boots Retail (Ireland) Limited at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist. Once you complete a consultation, we will help determine a suitable treatment for you to consider, however the final decision of the treatment provided will ultimately be the prescribers. Most cases are thought to occur when bacteria that live harmlessly in the bowel or on the skin get into the bladder through the tube that carries urine out of your body (urethra).