Ural Effervescent Granules contain Sodium Citrate as the active ingredient, which is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and excreted by the kidneys, alkalizing the urine in the process. Alkalizing the urine reduces the acidity that irritates the inflamed urothelium in urinary tract infections, significantly reducing the painful burning sensation during urination (dysuria) within a few hours of the first dose. Ural does not treat the bacterial cause of a UTI - it is a symptomatic treatment used alongside physician-prescribed antibiotics.
Specs
- Active ingredient: Sodium Citrate (urinary alkalizer)
- Form: Effervescent granules - dissolve in water
- Pack size: 28 sachets x 4g
- Mechanism: Alkalizes urine to reduce acidic irritation
- Action: Symptomatic - not antibacterial
- Use: Used alongside antibiotic treatment for UTI
Benefits
- Acidic urine in a UTI irritates the already-inflamed bladder and urethral lining with every urination, causing the burning, stinging pain that is the most distressing symptom of a UTI - alkalizing the urine with Sodium Citrate reduces this acidity and significantly relieves the burning sensation within a few hours
- Symptomatic relief allows patients to tolerate the UTI more comfortably while the antibiotic course takes effect - antibiotics typically require 24 to 48 hours to produce clinical improvement, and Ural bridges this period by addressing the pain immediately
- The effervescent granule format dissolves quickly in water to produce a pleasant-tasting drink, making it easy to take the high fluid intake that is simultaneously recommended for UTI management - combining the alkalizer effect with the increased urine volume that helps flush bacteria from the urinary tract
- 28 sachets provides 7 days of 4-times-daily dosing - aligned with the typical length of antibiotic course for uncomplicated UTI - ensuring symptomatic management throughout the treatment period
- The symptomatic mechanism is completely distinct from the antibiotic mechanism, so Ural can be used safely alongside any prescribed antibiotic without interaction
How to Use
- Dissolve 1 sachet in a glass of water (approximately 200ml) and drink immediately
- Take 4 times daily - every 6 hours - while symptoms persist
- Continue alongside the full course of any prescribed antibiotic
- Increase fluid intake throughout treatment - aim for 2 to 3 litres of water daily
- Consult a physician before use if you have kidney disease, heart failure, or high blood pressure due to sodium content
- Symptoms should begin to improve within a few hours of the first dose - if symptoms worsen or fever develops, seek immediate medical attention as this may indicate a kidney infection requiring urgent treatment
- Ural treats symptoms only - always complete the full antibiotic course even if symptoms resolve rapidly
