Product Summary
Provides effective relief from the burning pain and irritation of cystitis. Containing sodium citrate, Cymalon helps to neutralise urine acidity during an attack of cystitis. Cymalon comes in a pack of six cranberry flavour sachets.
Directions
- Mix the contents of the sachet with a (200 ml) glass of water and drink immediately.
- This is a 2-day course of treatment.
- Adult women: 1 sachet 3 times a day for 2 days, as required.
- This medicine is not to be used by men or children.
Ingredients
- Each 5.6 g sachet of granules contains the active ingredient: sodium citrate dihydrate 4.0 g.
- The other ingredients are: sucrose (sugar) 1.5g, colloidal anhydrous silica, saccharin sodium and cranberry flavouring.
Warnings and Restrictions
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Do not take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not take Cymalon if you are allergic to any of the ingredients, have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, a history of kidney disease or are on a low-salt diet.
If symptoms persist after the 2-day course is completed, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not repeat the treatment without medical advice.
Taking other medicines
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking:
- lithium for manic depression
- methenamine for urinary infections
- other medicines, as these may be affected by taking this medicine
Pharmacist FAQs Answered
How does Cymalon relieve symptoms of cystitis?
Cymalon is sodium citrate, and it relieves symptoms by buffering the acidity of your urine. This works similar to Cystopurin and other cystitis relief sachets. This makes the urine less irritating to pass through the urethra and bladder, and this relieves the burning sensation and pain that accompany urinary tract infections (UTIs) like cystitis. Buffering urine acidity makes the body feel more comfortable as it recuperates from infection.
Why is Cymalon recommended only for women?
Cymalon is only prescribed for uncomplicated cystitis in adult women. Cystitis in men, children, or people with specific health issues may be a sign of a more serious underlying infection that needs to be treated differently. That is why men and children should not take Cymalon and should instead visit a medical professional.
Can Cymalon cure a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Cymalon doesn't cure the infection itself. It provides symptom relief while your body's immune system fights the disease naturally. The sachets ease the burning discomfort, stinging, and pain while urinating by altering urine pH, but they are not antibiotics. When symptoms persist for more than two days, a doctor may need to prescribe medication.
Can I use Cymalon with other medications?
Cymalon may affect the action of certain drugs. Do not take Cymalon without your doctor's or pharmacist's advice if you are on lithium, methenamine, or drugs affected by urine acidity. Sodium citrate changes the pH of urine, which may weaken or strengthen the effect of certain medications. Always ask first before you do anything.
What should I do if my symptoms disappear after 2 days?
If your cystitis symptoms of pain, stinging, or frequent passing water persist despite having finished the 2-day course of Cymalon, you must visit a doctor or pharmacist. This may mean your body needs extra help to overcome the infection, e.g., a prescription antibiotic. You should not attempt re-treatment unless advised by your doctor.
Why should the recommended dose not be exceeded?
Sodium citrate overdose can upset your body's salt balance and affect kidney function, especially if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or follow a low-sodium diet. Taking one sachet three times a day for two days is safe as well as efficient for most women who have mild symptoms of cystitis.
Is Cymalon safe to use if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, pregnancy and breastfeeding should be avoided when using Cymalon. Sodium citrate's effect on babies in the womb or breastfed infants has not been fully studied. If pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding and have symptoms of cystitis, see a health professional for safe alternative treatments.
