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Boots Cystitis Relief 4g Granules for Oral Solution

⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued

The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.

If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Sodium citrate dihydrate may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.

Active substance: Sodium citrate dihydrate
Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc)
Official leaflet: Read the PIL on emc

How to take it

this medicine Do not take if you Check the sachet is not broken before use.

  • are allergic to any of the ingredients
  • have diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure If it is, do not take that sachet. Dissolve the contents of the sachet in a glass of
  • have kidney disease or have had it water and drink the solution.
  • are on a low salt (sodium) diet
  • have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your This is a 2-day course of treatment. Adult Women: 1 sachet, 3 times a day for 2 days. doctor tells you to (this medicine contains This medicine must not be used by men or sucrose) children.
  • are pregnant or breastfeeding Do not exceed the stated dose. If symptoms
  • This medicine contains 939 mg sodium (main persist or worsen after the 2-day course is component of cooking/table salt) in each completed, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do sachet. This is equivalent to 48 % of the not repeat the treatment without medical advice. recommended maximum daily dietary intake of If you take too many sachets: Talk to a doctor. sodium for an adult.

Possible side effects

Talk to your doctor if you have symptoms: Most people will not have problems, but some

  • which carry on for more than 4 days after you may get some. If you get the following side effect start taking this medicine see your doctor or pharmacist:
  • which keep recurring
  • Passing of water more frequently

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How to store it

this medicine Do not store above 25°C. Store in a dry place. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.

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Cystitis Relief

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Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed on this carton. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow

If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.

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Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are Read all of this carton for full instructions. taking: What this medicine is for

  • Lithium for manic depression This medicine contains Sodium Citrate which
  • Methenamine for urinary infections relieves the symptoms of cystitis in women by
  • Other medicines as these may be affected by making the urine less acidic. taking this medicine Before you take this medicine

About this leaflet

The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.

Medical disclaimer: This page is for information only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Always read the leaflet supplied with your medicine.
Medicines with the same active substance: Sodium citrate dihydrate (2 medicines)
See every medicine containing this substance, or browse the full A–Z of active substances.

💬 Ask about this leaflet

Ask anything about Boots Cystitis Relief 4g Granules for Oral Solution. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.

Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.

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