Utimac Sachet 5gm

Utimac Sachet 5gm is indicated for the treatment of urinary tract infection. It may also help provide relief from burning sensations during urination. Urinary tract infection is an infection occurring in any part of the urinary tract, the kidneys, urethra, or bladder. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, fever, pelvic pain, pain during urination, increased urge to urinate, and blood in the urine. 

Utimac Sachet 5gm is a combination of three drugs, namely: Potassium Magnesium citrate, Cranberry extract and D-Mannose. Utimac Sachet 5gm works by preventing the bacteria from attaching to the bladder cell membrane. It hence finds use in addressing urinary tract infections and helps alleviate its symptoms such as hesitancy, poor stream of urine and smelly urine.
 
You are advised to take Utimac Sachet 5gm for as long as your doctor has advised it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as abdominal discomfort, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Consult your doctor before taking Utimac Sachet 5gm if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Utimac Sachet 5gm is not recommended for patients with renal insufficiency as it might increase the risk for the development of hyperkalaemia (high potassium levels) and soft tissue calcification. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects. Consult your doctor before giving Utimac Sachet 5gm to children.

Utimac Sachet 5gm is a combination of three drugs, namely: Potassium magnesium citrate, Cranberry extract and D-Mannose. Utimac Sachet 5gm is indicated for the treatment of urinary tract infections. It also helps provide relief from burning sensations during urination. Potassium Magnesium citrate makes the urine less acidic by raising the pH, thereby reducing irritation while urination. Cranberry extract and D-Mannose work by preventing the bacteria from attaching to the bladder cell membrane. Utimac Sachet 5gm hence finds use in addressing urinary tract infection and helps alleviate its symptoms such as hesitancy, poor stream of urine and smelly urine. 

• Abdominal discomfort

• Vomiting

• Nausea

Do not take Utimac Sachet 5gm if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium), chronic renal failure, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, adrenal insufficiency, acute dehydration, oesophageal compression, delayed gastric emptying, intestinal obstruction, peptic ulcers, renal insufficiency or gastrointestinal lesions. If you experience severe vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding or abdominal pain, stop taking Utimac Sachet 5gm and consult a doctor immediately. Consult your doctor before taking Utimac Sachet 5gm if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Utimac Sachet 5gm may have an interaction with diuretics (triamterene, spironolactone, amiloride), mood stabiliser (lithium) antibiotic (methenamine) and anticholinergic drugs (atropine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium), delayed gastric emptying, intestinal obstruction, peptic ulcers, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, kidney disease and lactose intolerance.

• TRIAMTERENE
• SPIRONOLACTONE
• AMILORIDE
• LITHIUM
• METHENAMINE
• ATROPINE

• Drink plenty of fluids as they help in flushing out excess minerals.
• Maintain a healthy weight by exercising regularly.
• Practise personal hygiene. Wash and clean your private parts.
• Avoid wearing tight, synthetic underwear.
• Avoid using vaginal douches and sprays.
• Do not wipe from front to back or vice versa after passing motion as this may displace bacteria from the vagina to the anus and vice versa.
• Always pee after sexual intercourse.
• Holding back urine causes bacteria to grow. Always go to the loo whenever you feel the urge.

Urinary tract infection: It is the infection occurring in any part of the urinary tract, the kidneys, urethra, or bladder. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, fever, pelvic pain, pain during urination, increased urge to urinate, and blood in the urine.