{"product_id":"nodrops","title":"NoDrops®","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoDrops® 30 tablets – Supplement for bladder and urinary tract health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoDrops® is a food supplement containing selected plant extracts and nutrients, formulated to support urinary tract health and the normal function of the urinary system. The formula contains ingredients of natural origin: pumpkin seed extract, California poppy, quercetin, vitamin C, soy isoflavones, and chili pepper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is NoDrops® intended for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoDrops® is intended for adults who wish to supplement their diet with a formula specifically for bladder health, particularly when they experience:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eincreased urinary frequency;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eurinary urgency;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe need to support bladder control;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ediscomfort related to bladder function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoDrops® is not a medicine and does not replace medical evaluation in the presence of persistent symptoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is overactive bladder syndrome?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOveractive bladder syndrome is a disorder of the bladder filling phase. Under normal physiological conditions, the bladder muscles remain relaxed as the bladder fills; with overactive bladder, involuntary contractions of the detrusor muscle may occur, associated with a sudden feeling of urgency [1][2].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a common condition that becomes more frequent with age and affects both women and men. It is generally not dangerous, but it can impair quality of life, sleep, and social life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOveractive bladder symptoms: frequency, nocturia, and urinary incontinence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most common symptoms are [1]:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esudden urgency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a need to urinate that is difficult to postpone;\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eincreased frequency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e increased urination during the day;\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enocturia:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e needing to get up once or more during the night to urinate;\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eurge urinary incontinence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in some cases, involuntary urine leakage before reaching the bathroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurning or pain, fever, or blood in the urine are not typical symptoms: in these cases, medical advice is necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are the causes and risk factors of overactive bladder?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe condition affects between 8% and 16% of the population in Western countries and becomes more common with age [1]. Associated factors include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epoor pelvic floor tone, the muscles that support the bladder;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emenopause and pregnancy in women;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprostate disorders in men, for which a urological examination is useful;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoverweight and obesity;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmoking;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh coffee and tea consumption [1].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to eat and drink for bladder health?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome daily habits may help with bladder control and improve quality of rest [1][2]:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrink water regularly throughout the day;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereduce fluid intake in the evening if nocturia is a problem;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elimit caffeine, tea, alcohol and carbonated drinks;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereduce salt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003efollow a healthy lifestyle, with physical activity and a normal body weight;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ediscuss a rehabilitation program for the pelvic floor muscles with a healthcare professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiagnosis and treatment of overactive bladder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiagnosis is the responsibility of a doctor, usually a general practitioner, urologist or gynecologist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo diagnose overactive bladder syndrome, the doctor reviews the history of symptoms and current medications, may ask you to keep a bladder diary, and performs a physical examination and urine test; when necessary, additional diagnostic tests may be used [2].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment generally proceeds in stages [2]:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst line:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bladder retraining, pelvic floor exercises and lifestyle changes;\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrug treatments:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when behavioral measures are not sufficient, the doctor may consider specific therapies;\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadvanced therapies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in cases that do not respond to previous treatments, specialist options may be considered.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplements do not replace these treatments. If you are receiving drug treatment, it is advisable to ask your doctor before adding a supplement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive ingredients and amounts per tablet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmount per tablet, as stated on the label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumpkin seed extract – 425 mg:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a plant-based ingredient used in formulations designed to support urinary tract function.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalifornia poppy dry extract – 200 mg:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e extract standardized to 0.2% protopine.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuercetin – 100 mg:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a flavonoid of plant origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamin C – 80 mg:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress [3].\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoybean dry extract – 75 mg:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides 22.5 mg of isoflavones.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChili pepper – 60 mg:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e standardized to 2.5% capsaicin.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOveractive bladder or cystitis: what should you consider in a supplement?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose looking for a supplement for this condition often come across products generally intended to support urinary tract health, such as those containing D-mannose or bearberry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCystitis is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einflammation of the bladder, often caused by an infection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while overactive bladder is a condition mainly characterized by urgency and increased urinary frequency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you experience burning, pain, fever or blood in the urine, you should consult a doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen choosing a supplement, it is worth considering its composition, dosage and duration of use. NoDrops® provides nutritional support for bladder health, without replacing any prescribed treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage: how many tablets per day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitial phase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 tablets a day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, away from meals, for the first 4 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance phase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 tablet a day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the following 20 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarnings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not exceed the recommended daily dose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep out of reach of children under three years of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains soy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to know more? Read the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gpnutraceuticals.com\/blogs\/vie-urinarie\/vescica-iperattiva\"\u003ecomplete guide to overactive bladder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently asked questions about NoDrops®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs NoDrops® a medicine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. NoDrops® is a food supplement and does not replace medicines or treatments prescribed by a doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long should you take NoDrops®?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dosage regimen lasts 24 weeks in total: 4 weeks of 2 tablets a day and 20 weeks of 1 tablet a day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen should you consult a specialist?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is advisable to consult a urologist or gynaecologist if symptoms are severe, persistent or accompanied by fever, pain or blood in the urine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30 tablets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e GP Nutraceuticals S.r.l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInformation on the definition, symptoms, prevalence and risk factors of the condition comes from the Italian Society of Urology [1]; diagnosis and treatment follow the European Association of Urology guidelines [2]; the vitamin C claim is among the health claims authorised in the European Union [3].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eItalian Society of Urology (SIU), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/siu.it\/news\/salute\/cos-e-la-vescica-iperattiva-impariamo-a-conoscerla-meglio\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is an overactive bladder? Learn more about it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEuropean Association of Urology, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uroweb.org\/guidelines\/non-neurogenic-female-luts\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEAU Guidelines on non-neurogenic female lower urinary tract symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRegulation (EU) No 432\/2012, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/IT\/TXT\/?uri=CELEX:32012R0432\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epermitted health claims on food products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GP NUTRACEUTICALS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30405392007267,"sku":"NODROPS-30cpr","price":20.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/7735\/1267\/files\/NoDrops.jpg?v=1780923980","url":"https:\/\/www.gpnutraceuticals.com\/en-int\/products\/nodrops","provider":"GP NUTRACEUTICALS SRL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}