MUCUNA LEAVES
UkraineThe preparation is used to treat inflammatory diseases of the kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract (e.g., cystitis, urethritis, pyelitis), as well as in renal failure with impaired water and mineral metabolism as part of complex therapy.
Frequently asked questions
How to correctly prepare and take the decoction?
Pour 200 ml of hot boiled water over 1 tablespoon of leaves, infuse in a water bath for 30 minutes, strain, and bring the liquid volume back to 200 ml with water. Shake the decoction before use. Adults and adolescents aged 16 and older should take 1 tablespoon 5-6 times a day, 40 minutes after meals.
What is the dosage of Mucuna leaves for children?
For children aged 5 and older, the decoction is prepared at a rate of 1 teaspoon of leaves per 100 ml of water. It should be taken 4 times a day, 40 minutes after meals: children aged 5-7 — 1 teaspoon; 7-12 years — 1 dessert spoon; 12-16 years — 2 dessert spoons.
Who should not take this preparation?
The preparation is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to its components, as well as during pregnancy. Breastfeeding women may use it only as prescribed by a physician, if the benefit to the mother outweighs the risk to the child.
With which foods or medicines should it not be combined?
The preparation must not be taken simultaneously with medicines or foods that reduce urine acidity (pH).
What are the possible side effects?
Possible side effects include dark green discoloration of urine, allergic reactions (rash, itching, skin edema, redness), nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. If such symptoms appear, discontinue use and consult a physician.
What happens in case of overdose?
Exceeding the dose or prolonged use may result in nausea, vomiting, impaired kidney function, or miscarriage in pregnant women.
Instructions for use
INSTRUCTION FOR MEDICAL USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT BEARBERRY LEAVES (UVAE URSI FOLIUM)
Composition:
Active substance: bearberry leaves (uvae ursi folium);
One pack contains: bearberry leaves (uvae ursi folium) – 50 g.
Pharmaceutical form. Leaves.
Main physicochemical properties: fragments of leaves of various shapes, light green, dark green or brownish-green in color, passing through a sieve with 3 mm diameter apertures. Odorless. Taste strongly astringent, bitter.
Pharmacotherapeutic group.
Herbal medicinal products with diuretic effect. ATC Code C03BX.
Pharmacological properties.
The biologically active components of the drug exert diuretic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and saluretic effects. The drug increases diuresis and exhibits antibacterial properties under conditions of alkaline urine reaction.
Clinical characteristics.
Indications.
Inflammatory diseases of the kidneys, urinary bladder, and urinary tract (pyelitis, cystitis, urethritis), renal insufficiency with impaired water and mineral metabolism – as part of complex therapy.
Contraindications.
Hypersensitivity to the biologically active substances of the drug.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interactions.
Do not use simultaneously with medicinal products and food that reduce urine pH.
Usage Notes.
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy.
During breastfeeding, the drug should be used only as prescribed by a physician and only when the benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the infant.
Ability to affect reaction speed when driving or operating machinery.
Does not affect.
Method of Administration and Dosage
Place 1 tablespoon of the leaves into an enameled container, pour 200 mL of hot boiled water, cover with a lid, and steep in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes. Immediately afterward, strain the solution and squeeze the residue into the strained decoction. Adjust the final volume of the decoction to 200 mL with boiled water.
For adults and children aged 16 years and older, take 1 tablespoon of the warm decoction 5–6 times daily, 40 minutes after meals.
For children under 16 years of age, prepare the decoction using a ratio of 1 teaspoon of leaves per 100 mL of water. Administer the decoction to children 4 times daily, 40 minutes after meals:
- Children aged 5–7 years: 1 teaspoon;
- Children aged 7–12 years: 1 dessert spoon;
- Children aged 12–16 years: 2 dessert spoons.
Shake the decoction well before administration.
The duration of treatment is determined individually by a physician.
Children.
The drug may be used in children aged 5 years and older only under medical prescription.
Overdose.
Exceeding the recommended doses or prolonged use may cause nausea, vomiting, kidney dysfunction, and abortion in pregnant women.
Treatment: symptomatic therapy.
Adverse reactions.
Discoloration of urine to dark green color, allergic reactions (including hyperemia, rash, itching, skin edema), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
If adverse reactions occur, discontinue use of the drug and consult a physician.
Shelf life. 5 years.
Storage conditions.
Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.
Keep out of reach of children.
The prepared decoction should be stored at a temperature between 8 °C and 15 °C for no more than 2 days.
Packaging.
50 g per carton with inner packet.
Prescription status. Over-the-counter.
Manufacturer.
JSC «Lubnipharm».
Manufacturer's address and place of business.
16, Barvinkova St., Lubny, Poltava region, 37500, Ukraine.
INSTRUCTION
for medical use of medicinal product
BILBERRY LEAVES
(UVAE URSI FOLIUM)
Composition:
Active ingredient: bilberry leaves (uvaeursifolium);
One package contains bilberry leaves (uvaeursifolium) – 50 g.
Pharmaceutical form. Leaves.
Main physicochemical properties: pieces of leaves of various shapes, light green, dark green, or brownish-green in color, passing through a sieve with 3 mm diameter openings. Odorless. Taste is strongly astringent and slightly bitter.
Pharmacotherapeutic group.
Herbal medicinal products with diuretic effect. ATC code C03BX.
Pharmacological properties.
Biologically active substances of the drug exert diuretic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and saluretic effects. The drug increases diuresis and exhibits antibacterial properties provided alkaline urine reaction.
Clinical characteristics.
Indications.
Inflammatory diseases of kidneys, urinary bladder, and urinary tract (pyelitis, cystitis, urethritis), renal insufficiency with impaired water and mineral metabolism – as part of complex therapy.
Contraindications.
Hypersensitivity to biologically active components of the drug.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions.
Do not use simultaneously with medicinal products or food that lower urine pH.
Special precautions.
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy.
During breastfeeding, use only as prescribed by a physician when the benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the infant.
Ability to influence reaction rate when driving vehicles or operating machinery.
No effect.
Method of administration and dosage.
Place 1 tablespoon of leaves into an enameled container, add 200 ml of hot boiled water, cover with a lid, and infuse on a boiling water bath for 30 minutes. Immediately after, filter the solution and squeeze the residue into the filtered decoction. Adjust the volume of the decoction to 200 ml with boiled water.
For adults and children aged 16 years and older: take 1 tablespoon of the warm decoction 5–6 times daily, 40 minutes after meals.
For children under 16 years: prepare the decoction using 1 teaspoon of leaves per 100 ml of water. Administer the decoction 4 times daily, 40 minutes after meals:
Children 5–7 years – 1 teaspoon;
7–12 years – 1 dessert spoon;
12–16 years – 2 dessert spoons.
Shake the decoction before use.
The duration of treatment is determined individually by a physician.
Children.
The drug may be used in children from 5 years of age as prescribed by a physician.
Overdose.
Exceeding recommended doses or prolonged use may cause nausea, vomiting, impaired kidney function, miscarriage in pregnant women.
Treatment: symptomatic therapy.
Adverse reactions.
Discoloration of urine to dark green color, allergic reactions (including hyperemia, rash, itching, skin edema), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
If adverse reactions occur, discontinue use of the drug and consult a physician.
Shelf life. 5 years.
Storage conditions.
Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.
Keep out of reach of children.
The prepared decoction should be stored at a temperature between 8 °C and 15 °C for no more than 2 days.
Packaging.
50 g per carton with inner packet.
Prescription status. Over-the-counter.
Manufacturer.
JSC «Lubnipharm».
Manufacturer's address and place of business.
16, Barvinkova St., Lubny, Poltava region, 37500, Ukraine.
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The original data is available in the language of the country of manufacture.
Data source: State Register of Medicinal Products of Ukraine
Data last verified: August 13, 2026