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CystoProtek®
Promotes Bladder Health by Replenishing the Protective Layer
of the Bladder
CystoProtek® is a dietary supplement and does not require
a prescription. It is an all natural oral dietary supplement
in a soft gel capsule, developed to reduce the symptoms and pain
associated with interstitial cystitis*. The anti-inflammatory
properties of glucosamine, quercetin and rutin in CystoProteks
unique natural formula reduce bladder damage and pain, while
its glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate and
hyaluronate sodium help replenish the damaged glycosaminoglycan
(GAG) protective layer in the bladder.
In two clinical studies, CystoProtek was demonstrated to be effective
in reducing the pain and improving overall symptoms in patients
with Interstitial Cystitis (IC)1, and was well tolerated by patients
ingesting 4-6 soft gel capsules per day for 4-6 months. CystoProtek
is the result of years of research into interstitial cystitis
by Theoharis Theoharides, Ph.D, M.D, a professor of Pharmacology,
Internal Medicine and Biochemistry at Tufts University in Boston,
Massachusetts, and his colleague, world renowned urologist Grannum
R. Sant, M.D.
Results of the two clinical studies indicate that CystoProtek
can be given to patients who have failed other therapies and
can also be given with patients on other oral or intravesical
therapies. There was stomach upset in less than 1% of subjects,
especially those with concurrent Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
CystoProtek does not offer substantial relief of pain and other
symptoms before 90-120 days of use at 4-6 soft gel capsules per
day. CystoProtek should best be taken with a meal and only in
the suggested dosages. Patients allergic to eggs, soy, shellfish
or olive oil should consult their doctor before taking the product.
CystoProtek should be kept in a cool place or refrigerator away
from children.
Treatment of refractory interstitial cystitis/painful bladder
syndrome with CystoProtek - an oral multi-agent natural supplement
T. C. Theoharides PhD, D. Kempuraj Phd, S. Vakali MD, G. R. Sant,
MD
Canadian Journal of Urology, December 2008
Interstitial cystitis: bladder pain and beyond
Theoharis C Theoharides?, MS MPhil PhD MD, Kristine Whitmore?,
MD, Edward Stanford?, MD MS, Robert Moldwin? MD & Michael
P O'Leary MD
Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, December 2008, Vol. 9, No.
17, Pages 2979-2994
Dr. Theoharis Theoharides CME Presentation to Physicians
at
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
CystoProtek can be given to patients who have failed other therapies
and can also be given with patients on other oral or intravesical
therapies. There was stomach upset in less than 1% of subjects,
especially those with concurrent Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
CystoProtek does not offer substantial relief of pain and other
symptoms before 90-120 days of use at 4-6 soft gel capsules per
day. CystoProtek should best be taken with a meal and only in
the suggested dosages. Patients allergic to eggs, soy, shellfish
or olive oil should consult their doctor before taking the product.
CystoProtek should be kept in a cool place or refrigerator away
from children.
CystoProtek is not a cure for interstitial cystitis. At this
time, there is no known cure for interstitial cystitis. Additionally,
it is important to understand that CystoProtek is not an analgesic.
It may take three to four months to offer a relief of symptoms. |