SCHWABE Berberis Pentarkan (Kidney Stones & Gout)

BERBERIS PENTARKAN  [WSI]

INTRODUCTION

Hyperuricaemia: Uric acid is the final product of metabolism of endogenous and exogenous purines (nitrogenous compounds from proteins). An excess of uric acid in the blood plasma constitutes hyperuricaemia. This may be caused by over-production or under-excretion of urates. Contributing factors are enzyme deficiency, renal impairment, hypertension, obesity, alcohol and some drugs. Gout is a consequence of hyperuricaemia. If properly treated hyperuricaemia does not necessarily lead to gout. Berberis Pentarkan^? [WSI] increases the excretion of urates.

In the case of uric acid diathesis, there is a risk of crystals of monosodium urate monohydrate being formed. The presence of these crystals in synovial fluid results in inflammation of joints, often in the bigger joints with pain and tenderness. Berberis Pentarkan^? [WSI] lowers the such risk of formation of the crystals.?

Renal calculi: Higher uric acid and urates are associated with higher acidity in urine. Normal urine contains calcium oxalate, and phosphate in amounts greater than their aqueous solubility. This supersaturation is maintained by a variety of inhibitors of crystallisation. Any disturbance in the balance may result in the formation of renal calculi (kidney stones). Calcium-containing stones (usually calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate) account for a vast majority of cases, others being stones with cystine, uric acid and magnesium ammonium phosphate.?

The balanced formulation of Berberis Pentarkan^? [WSI] maintains a proper uric acid level, and proper pH in urine and lowers the complaints of inflammation, pain and probability of precipitates forming renal stones.?

Composition:

Each tablet of 250 mg contains

Berberis vulgaris 1x 25 mg

Lycopodium clavatum 2x 25 mg

Urtica urens 1x 50 mg

Taraxacum 1x 25 mg

Excipients Q.S. to make 250 mg

Proven indications of the individual ingredients in the sphere of claimed action:

Berberis vulgaris: It is indicated for uric acid diathesis, joint troubles, kidney stones, sore sensation in the region of the kidney, pain in the bladder region extending to thighs and loins on urinating. Frequent urination, sensation as if some urine remained after urinating. And the urine often contains a large amount of bright red, mealy sediment. Pain due to renal calculi is relieved. It has a diuretic action as well.?

Lycopodium clavatum: Useful in renal calculi and gravel, shooting, pinching and incisive pains in the bladder and urethra, before urinating, ceases after flow, urine slow in coming must strain. It covers metabolic disturbances in such cases.

Urtica urens: Indicated for uric acid diathesis, gout, stranguria, gravel, suppression of urine, and arthritis with fever.?

Taraxacum: It covers gout, neuralgic pains of joints and conditions associated with sluggish liver function. It has diuretic action as well.?

Dosage: At the beginning of the complaints, take 1 to 2 tablets hourly, and once the acute complaints start to subside, take 1 tablet every two hours. If complaints are not relieved, consult a specialist.

Side effects: No side effects of Berberis Pentarkan [WSI] are known.

Contra-indication: No contra-indications for the use of Berberis Pentarkan [WSI] are known.

Interactions: No interactions between Berberis Pentarkan [WSI] and other products are known.