Both drugs are suitable as supporting agents in basic therapy, to maintain the health of the urogenital organs and neutralize inflammation, they can be used together, however, it must be remembered that any medicine should be discussed with a specialist beforehand.
Sharp pain during urination is a problem that causes severe discomfort. Mostly women are affected by it, age does not matter: inflammation of the bladder occurs in young children, women of any age. The treatment regimen involves the appointment of antibiotics.
With the help of maintenance therapy and less aggressive drugs, cystitis can often be neutralized, and repeated inflammation can be avoided. These are Monurel and Canefron. To choose the right medicine, you need to know their principle of action.
Monurel
A natural bioactive supplement in the form of large oblong pink colored tablets made in Italy, its full name is Monurel Previst.
The active substance is cranberry extract along with ascorbic acid. They contribute to the restoration of tissues affected by inflammation, the formation, growth of healthy cells, reduce the ability of harmful bacteria to further multiply. According to the attached instructions, the tool is proposed as supporting in the main treatment of prostatitis, cystitis, is not recommended for pregnant women and children.
Kanefron
The drug from Germany of plant origin with a diuretic, antiseptic, antispasmodic effect, is widely used to treat urological diseases, kidney infections. Among the active substances: herb rosemary, centaury, drug lovage.
It has two forms of release:
- Orange pills for oral administration.
- Drops to add to the liquid.
Dosage is carried out according to the instructions, depending on the age category and type of medication. During treatment, it is recommended to drink more fluid. Contraindications are the presence of stomach ulcers in exacerbation, children’s age for dragees, and individual intolerance to the substances of the drug.
Common features
The considered drugs are prescribed for the treatment of inflammation of the bladder, cystitis have similar aspects:
- Both drugs are of plant origin, do not contain aggressive chemical elements that have a tangible effect on the body, complications after their administration are unlikely.
- They are prescribed as adjunctive therapy for acute inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract.
- The drugs are used both by men for the treatment of prostatitis and by women.
- During the use of these funds, it is recommended to increase the daily amount of fluid consumed.
- According to the results of therapy with drugs, the burning sensation during urination, painful sensation, and inflammation are neutralized.
- They are dispensed in a pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription.
Comparison and differences
Despite the fact that the purpose of the drugs is relief, the elimination of symptoms of inflammation of the genitourinary system, their therapeutic effect is not the same.
- Monurel has an “oxidizing” effect on harmful bacteria inside the bladder, helping to prevent their spread. Kanefron has a diuretic property, removing them in this way.
- Monurel is based solely on cranberry squeeze, another medicine contains extracts of many plants that together have an anti-inflammatory effect.
- Cranberry extract has antimicrobial properties, but without antibiotics and special medicines, cystitis cannot be cured by them. Kanefron is able to remove the symptoms of the disease in its chronic form, the absence of exacerbations.
- The mechanism of medication is different: dietary supplements are used at bedtime on an empty bladder, one tablet each. Kanefron – several times during the day according to the age of the patient.
- An anti-inflammatory agent has an antispasmodic effect, that is, it can help with pain during urination, Monurel does not have such abilities.
- Kanefron has a wider spectrum of action, it is prescribed for pyelonephritis, cystitis, acute pain, kidney damage, increased protein in the urine, and for edema caused by kidney problems.
Selection recommendations
Most often, the medications in question are prescribed in conjunction with stronger, more effective antibiotics. Recommendations for choice are given by a specialist, the attending physician.
It is advisable to purchase a Monurelle Previst when:
- The urinary system does not bring concern, the exacerbation has passed, as a preventive course of pathologies. It contains the daily rate of ascorbic acid, which allows you to support the body during an illness.
- A herbal preparation with a high content of essential oils of various herbs is quite allergenic, but cranberry extract rarely causes unwanted skin reactions, gently affecting the body.
- There is no way to regularly take pills in the afternoon, carry them with you. To use dragees once a day before bedtime is much more convenient, there is no need to remember the medicine, take it with you to work.
- There is a need to increase immunity for the off-season, colds, even in the absence of problems with the bladder. Due to the high content of vitamin C, the body’s defenses are strengthened, metabolism improves.
Kanefron should be preferred if:
- An unpleasant disease overtook during pregnancy or lactation. Many women will prefer to abandon aggressive drugs in favor of herbal, at least for some period. Take the drug must be discussed with your doctor.
- Infants have undergone problems with the genitourinary system, it is convenient to give drops to the child, diluting with water, juice to neutralize the herbal taste. It is important to strictly observe the dosage.
- Previously, the patient had acute kidney disease, inflammation, which were treated with antibiotics, and over time, the disease turned into a chronic form, occasionally reminding himself. At the same time, it is important to regularly undergo examinations in order to prevent relapse.
