You should also consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, on a low salt (sodium) diet, or have kidney disease, heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes. Sodium citrate works by reducing the acidity of the urine. This helps relieve the discomfort of passing urine and also makes the environment in the bladder less suitable for the survival of the infecting bacteria. Although it has been said that drinking lots of water may be helpful, there is little evidence for this. Some doctors feel that it does not help and drinking lots may just cause more painful toilet trips. You should follow the directions on the label for taking the sachets mixed into water but other than this, drinking normal amounts of fluid is often sufficient. The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

You 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. When there is an infection in the urinary tract, the bacteria in the bladder create an acidic environment that helps them to grow and multiply rapidly. As a result, the urine becomes more acidic, making it very painful to pass urine. Cymalon sachets contain the active ingredient sodium citrate. They are used to relieve the symptoms of cystitis. This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.Drink Cymalon 3 times a day for 2 days to ease your pain and help you get on with your life. Adult women - take the contents of one sachet in water three times a day for 2 days. You should take all six sachets to complete the treatment. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms persist after 2 or 3 days, or return frequently. This medicine should not be used by men and children. Cystitis prevention advice Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder, which is often caused by infection of the bladder with bacteria. Cystitis is usually accompanied by the desire to pass urine frequently and a burning pain on passing urine. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

If your symptoms persist despite using Cymalon sachets for two days you should seek medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist.The contents of one Cymalon sachet should be taken, dissolved in a glass of cold water, three times a day for two days. You should also try and drink as much water as you can during the treatment, to help flush any bacteria out of your bladder.

If your symptoms recur within two weeks, you should make an appointment to see your doctor for further advice. Cystitis means inflammation of the bladder. It is usually caused by a urine infection. Typical symptoms are pain when you pass urine and passing urine more frequently. Your urine may also become cloudy and smelly. It is particularly common in women. A short course of antibiotics may be prescribed for you, although mild cases often improve on their own without the need for any treatment as your own immune system can often clear the infection. This medicine should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless considered essential by your doctor. Seek medical advice from your doctor or midwife if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and have symptoms of cystitis.

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Recommended doses of sodium citrate are unlikely to cause any side-effects other than making you want to pass a little more urine than normal. If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to the medicine, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further advice. How to store sodium citrate Drink lots.Plenty of fluids will flush out your bladder frequently, and cut out caffeine and alcohol, which can make you dehydrated. Drinking cranberry juice has traditionally been used to help reduce your chance of getting cystitis.