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Brand Name :
N/A
Synonyms :
Sandwort, Casse-Pierre, Sabline Rouge
Class :
Dietary supplementation
Brand Name :
N/A
Synonyms :
Sandwort, Casse-Pierre, Sabline Rouge
Class :
Dietary supplementation
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
Plant cut Â
100 gÂ
40 g/L of water decoctionÂ
Off-Label:
This drug is frequently utilized to address urinary tract issues and bladder conditions like cystitis and alleviate renal colic pain
To prepare, make a decoction using 40 grams of the plant per liter of water, boiling for 5 minutes
Consume three cups in a day for desired effects
Safety and efficacy is not establishedÂ
Actions and SpectrumÂ
It is sometimes referred to as stonebreaker or sandwort and is said to offer diuretic and antibacterial properties for the urinary tract. It may help with renal colic and bladder problems including kidney stones and urinary tract infections.Â
Limited data is availableÂ
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Black Box WarningÂ
NoneÂ
Contraindication/Caution:Â
ContraindicationsÂ
CautionsÂ
Pregnancy consideration:Â Â
No data is available regarding the administration of the drug during pregnancy.Â
Breastfeeding warnings:Â Â
No data is available regarding the excretion of drug in breast milk.Â
Pregnancy category:Â
Category A: well-controlled and satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.Â
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.Â
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.   Â
Category D: adequate data with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.   Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.   Â
Category N: No data is available for the drug under this category.Â
PharmacologyÂ
There has not been much research done on it which has diuretic, antibacterial, and soothing effects on the urinary system. More investigation is necessary to fully comprehend its actions and effectiveness.Â
Pharmacodynamics:Â
Precise information is not availableÂ
Pharmacokinetics:Â
ADME data is limitedÂ
AdministrationÂ
It is taken orally in the form of decoction
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: arenaria rubraÂ
Pronounced: uh-REN-ar-ee-uh ROO-bruhÂ
Why do we use arenaria rubra?Â
It belongs to the category herbal medicine which is used for treating urethra infections and kidney stones but there is insufficient evidence to support its use.Â
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