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Made available in DSpace on 2022-04-29T02:43:34Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2012-03-07 Painful bladder syndrome associated with interstitial cystitis (PBS/IC) is a clinical condition characterized pelvic pain, urinary urgency, and urinary frequency. In this study, 22 patients were assigned to make two visits over a three weeks period. The patients were randomly, double-blinded assigned in two groups. The first group received Cystex® capsules. The second group received placebo capsules. Two capsules were taken three times a day away from meals. The change from baseline in the O'Leary-Sant IC symptom and problem index was the primary outcome parameter. Changes in functional bladder capacity and intensity of pain and urgency have been chosen as secondary outcome parameters. Mood as well as physical and sexual activity were rated by 10 questions on a scale 0 to 6. The ratings were analyzed and the average for each patient in both groups Cystex® and placebo was determined as the quality of life index. For the primary outcome there was a statistically significant difference between the groups. Mean symptom score-sum decreased from 28.4 to 20.5 in the Cystex® group compared with 29.5 to 26.8 in the placebo group (p0.05). In our study, Cystex® enhanced quality of life over the placebo showing a statistically significant. This trial have shown that the efficacy and safety of therapy with Cystex® in the treatment of interstitial cystitis and is an alternative for patients suffering from this pathology. Therefore, it can be concluded that the composition of Cystex®, increased the quality of life in treated patients. Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Escola de Farmácia Departamento de Farmácia Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais Faculdade de Filosofia e Ciências Departamento de Fonoaudiologia Universidade Estadual Paulista, São Paulo Departamento de Farmácia Centro Universitário Fundação Instituto de Ensino para Osasco, Osasco Departamento de Ciências Biológicas Campus Diadema Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Diadema Laboratório de Pesquisa em Fármacos Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, Amapá Departamento de Ciências Exatas e da Terra Campus Diadema Universidade Federal de São Paulo Faculdade de Filosofia e Ciências Departamento de Fonoaudiologia Universidade Estadual Paulista, São Paulo

This study aimed to stablish the efficacy of a multivitamin and polyminerals supplemented with Panax ginseng extract (Natus Gerin®) on patients subjected to common physical or mental stress. Patients were randomly divided in two groups and underwent a thorough clinical examination. Group A received Natus Gerin® capsules and B placebo capsules. Two capsules were taken daily during meals during four weeks. Mood and physical activity were evaluated through a questionnaire assessing quality of life. From the 176 patients enrolled, 17 were excluded due to voluntary withdrawal, 81 completed the study in group A and 78 in group B. The treatment with Natus Gerin® increased the quality of life when compared to placebo. After 15 and 30 days, group A showed a significant increase in average scoring score from 1.78 to 3.78, and finally 5.32 points. The study has shown that the daily use of Natus Gerin® can be effective in improving quality of life in patients suffering from physical and mental stress, Colegio de Farmacéuticos de la Provincia de Buenos Aires