CystoProtek®
Healthcare Providers
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 CystoProtek’s 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
Interstitial Cystitis-Bladder Pain & Beyond - Presentation
Alaven Consumer Healthcare, Inc. is licensed to market and sell CystoProtek only within the United States. For international inquiries and orders, please contact Algonot at 941-346-5304.
