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A Natural Alternative Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections: Itxasol©, the Importance of the Formulation
Authors:Jos M Cela-Lpez  Claudio J Camacho Roldn  Gorka Gmez-Lizarraga  Vicente Martínez
Institution:Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience, Campus of Biscay, University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, Parque Científico de la UPV/EHU, Edificio Sede, Barrio Sarriena, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (J.M.C.-L.); (C.J.C.R.); (G.G.-L.)
Abstract:Genito-urinary tract infections have a high incidence in the general population, being more prevalent among women than men. These diseases are usually treated with antibiotics, but very frequently, they are recurrent and lead to the creation of resistance and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. For this reason, it is necessary to develop new compounds for their treatment. In this work, our objective is to review the characteristics of the compounds of a new formulation called Itxasol© that is prescribed as an adjuvant for the treatment of UTIs and composed of β-arbutin, umbelliferon and n-acetyl cysteine. This formulation, based on biomimetic principles, makes Itxasol© a broad-spectrum antibiotic with bactericidal, bacteriostatic and antifungal properties that is capable of destroying the biofilm and stopping its formation. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, without the adverse effects associated with the recurrent use of antibiotics that leads to renal nephrotoxicity and other side effects. All these characteristics make Itxasol© an ideal candidate for the treatment of UTIs since it behaves like an antibiotic and with better characteristics than other adjuvants, such as D-mannose and cranberry extracts.
Keywords:urinary tract infections  arbutin  umbelliferon  N-acetyl l-cysteine
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