Uro-vaxom is a tablet-containing urinary tract infection vaccine made up of components extracted from Escherichia coli, which acts to stimulate the body's natural defenses and is used to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections or as an adjunct to the treatment of acute infections of the urinary tract.
Uro-vaxom is produced by the Apsen Pharmaceutical laboratory and needs a prescription to be bought in pharmacies.
Uro-Vaxom price
The price of Uro-Vaxom ranges from 70 to 100 reais.
Indications of Uro-Vaxom
Uro-Vaxom is indicated for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections and may also be used to treat acute urinary tract infections along with the other medicines prescribed by the doctor as antibiotics.
Side effects of Uro-Vaxom
Side effects of Uro-Vaxom include diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, redness and itching of the skin, and fever.
Uro-Vaxom does not gain weight because this side effect is not described in the package insert.
How to use Uro-Vaxom
The way Uro-Vaxom is used varies according to its therapeutic goal:
- To prevent urinary tract infections: 1 capsule per day in the morning, fasting for 3 consecutive months;
- In the treatment of acute urinary tract infections: 1 capsule a day, in the morning, fasting, along with the other medicines, until the symptoms disappear. Then take Uro-Vaxom for at least 10 days in a row.
Contraindications of Uro-Vaxom
Uro-Vaxom is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to formula components and in children less than 4 years of age.
In addition, this medication should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, except under medical supervision.
See other remedies used to treat urinary tract infections in:
- Remedy for Urinary Tract Infection
- Home Remedy for Urinary Tract Infection
