Standardization

Pharmacological activity

CRANBERRY (Vaccinium Macrocarpon)

• Treat urinary tract infections;
• Has antioxidant and antiseptic properties;
• Prevent bladder stones.

CHANCA PIEDRA (Phillanthus Niruri)

• Help dissolve bladder stones and is diuretic;
• Analgesic for the urinary system (acute infections).

STINGING NETTLE (Urtica Dioica)

• Diuretic and renal tonic;
• Astringent and regulate the lymphatic system;
• Reduction of prostate hypertrophy (Stages I and II).

BUSSEROLE (Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi)

• Has diuretic and antimicrobic properties;
• Dissolve bladder stones.

BEARBERRY (Agathosma Betulina)

• Relaxing and antiseptic;
• Decongestive and tonic agent for the prostate;

SARSAPARILLA (Smilax Species)

• Immunomodulator and antispasmodic;
• Diuretic and local anti-inflammatory;
• Renal tonic.

Uritonik may be used in several ways:

• During crisis: gout, granular (small bladder stones), or beginning of urinary infection): Take 1½ teaspoon (7,5 ml)and keep under the tongue for 30 to 60 seconds, then swallow. Repeat 3 to 4 times daily if needed.

COUNTRAINDICATIONS

• Avoid consuming in case of allergy to the ingredients of the present formulation;
• Avoid giving to pregnant or breastfeeding women or those following a fertility treatment;
• Contraindicated in case of water retention, renal insufficiency or acido-basic disturbance, which requires the administration of controlled electrolytes.

PRECAUTIONS

• Diabetes;
• Hemorrhoids;
• Irritable bowel syndrome;
• Hypertension;
• Cease the use and consult a health practitioner if the symptoms persist or if undesirable effects should occur.

MEDICATION INTERACTIONS

• Avoid consuming with betablocking agent;
• May be in opposition with the effect of diuretics;
• May increase the effects of hypotensors;
• Accelerates the elimination of hypnotic medicines and amphetamines;
• Can increase the effect of: Prednisone, Prednisolone, Dexamethasone (nonsteroidals anti-inflammatory medecines - NSAID);
• May increase the effect of Warfarin, Coumadin (anticoagulants);
• Increases the absorption of digitalic medications (Digoxine, etc.);
• In the event of serious disease or consumption with other medications, do not take this product without the consent of your doctor or your health practitioner.

UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS

• Rarely: nausea, diarrhea and headaches, skin irritation or temporary yellowish skin and eyeballs;
• Temporary green colouring of urine may appear;
• Has diuretic properties and may influence the menstrual cycle.

Speed of the effect

• To prevent and treat urinary infections. However, in certain cases of acute urinary infections, it may be too late to use Uritonik. In such situations, it is to better to consult a doctor. At the beginning of an infection, this product can be taken up to 5 times a day. A notable improvement of symptoms could be observed approximately two days after the beginning of the treatment, or else, it is important to consult a doctor. For optimal effectiveness in acute infections, it is necessary to add many vegetables and alkaline fruits to the food diet such as: banana, apple, strawberry, tomato, peach, grape orange, lemon, etc., as well as dairy products. The consumption of proteins from animal sources such as meat and eggs must be reduced, and increase liquid ingestion, i.e. drink at least 2 liters of liquid beverages daily;
• To help prevent recurring infections it is recommended to use 1 whole bottle of Uritonik for the kidneys every 6 months, at a rate of 15 ml (1 tablespoon) every day ;
• To improve problems related to water retention. Results can be observed after 1 week of regular treatment. Several people may notice even a light reduction in their body mass;
• For pH disorders, results can be noticed in a few weeks. To rebalance a defective pH, it takes about 2 weeks to 2 months of regular use of Uritonik, according to the initial condition of the person.

Uritonik is addressed to all those who:

• Suffer or suffered from bladder calculi;

• Frequently suffer from urinary infections;
• Suffer from gout;
• Regularly consume medication.

Synergitic action

• Variety of plants and molecules that it contents and its long-term effectiveness;
• Diuretic action and ability to evacuate uric acid: sarsaparilla exerts a stimulative action on kidneys, and nettle has a nutritive function;
• Arbutine contained in the bearberry and cranberry fruits has antiseptic and antibacterial properties, and prevents the formation of renal calculi;
• Bearberry, chanca piedra and stinging nettle also help to prevent and eliminate water retention;
• Bioflavonoids and hydroquinone help to decrease inflammation;
• Chanca piedra acts by relaxing smooth muscles. It allows for pain relief during a crisis, and decreases the size of the stones;
• Buchu and the stinging nettle have decongestant et tonifying action on prostate.

Q. Can pregnant women use this formulation?

Q. Which benefits can Uritonik  give?

• Prevent infections of the urinary system by stimulating the renal functions;
• Reduce the water retention;
• Reduce the excess of uric acid (gout);
• Normalize the pH by removing the excess of acids and toxins;
• Prevent bladder stones;
• Dissolve the urinary tracts and prostate sediments.

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• Digestive system problems: D-Toxi is an excellent complement to Uritonik. Indeed, it is important to cleanse the body from accumulated toxins, in order to better absorb nutrients or active molecules of food, plants or natural products. Individuals suffering from water retention will be able to tackle the problem efficiently, by combining these two products.

• For men: Testo-Tonik  is necessary for a healthy hormonal balance. It also ensures a better prostate function.

• Blood-pressure: Choliper  supports blood-pressure regularization and this way helps to increase the urinary flow.