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Ure-Na Oral Supplement is a Medical Food for the management of hyponatremia. (Used only under the supervision of a Health Care Provider.)
Features
ure-Na ingredients: Ingredients in descending order: synthetically derived urea powder, natural flavors, maltodextrin, citric acid, calcium silicate, sucralose.
Calories in ure-Na: For some, especially people with diabetes the caloric content of ure-Na is important. Each sachet of ure-Na contains less than 15 calories. The calories are derived from the maltodextrin.
ure-Na and Celiac Disease: ure-Na contains maltodextrin. The maltodextrin used in ure-Na is corn derived not wheat-derived.
Taking ure-Na with food: ure-Na can be taken with or without food. A percentage of people taking ure-Na experience mild nausea when taking it. Taking it with food usually alleviates this.
Ure-Na is a Medical Food: Ure-Na is a Medical Food and is available to order without a prescription. However, ure-Na is only to be used and dosed under the care of a qualified healthcare professional. Hyponatremia is a complex disorder and a full clinical picture needs to be understood and analyzed so that proper decision-making is used to find an appropriate therapeutic regimen.
About Hyponatremia (low sodium):
Hyponatremia or low sodium, is a condition that occurs when the level of sodium in your blood is abnormally low relative to the amount of water in your blood. Sodium is an electrolyte. One role of sodium in the body is to help regulate the amount of water that is in and around your cells. In hyponatremia, one or more factors cause you to have too much water relative to sodium in your body. When this happens cells in your body begin to swell. This swelling can cause many health problems from minor to moderate to life-threatening.
Typical symptoms of hyponatremia are:
Consequences of severe hyponatremia may include:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ure-Na?
A: ure-Na is flavor-masked pharmaceutical grade urea with 15g of urea per single-serve pouch. ure-Na is lemon-lime flavor. The pharmaceutical-grade urea in ure-Na is not animal-derived.
How does ure-Na or urea help my hyponatremia?
A: The urea in ure-Na helps remove excess water in your body without removing important electrolytes including sodium. This happens in the form of increased urine output without urinating out excess sodium.
Is ure-Na safe for me to take?
A: Urea has been used for decades for the treatment of hyponatremia. Ure-Na is urea with a proprietary flavor and taste making formula making it palatable. Urea without the proprietary flavor and taste masking formula is very unpalatable and many people find the taste and flavor is too strong to ingest. The use of urea to treat hyponatremia is supported in multiple domestic and international guidelines that your Health Care Provider uses to guide the treatment of hyponatremia.
Is ure-Na a prescription drug?
A: ure-Na is not a prescription drug. It is a Medical Food regulated differently than prescription drugs by the FDA. While ure-Na is not a prescription drug, it is to only be used while under the care of a health care provider.
What is a Medical Food?
A: Unlike supplements, Medical Foods are regulated under the FDA Orphan Drug Act. They are for the management of specific diseases and are used and dosed under the supervision of a healthcare provider.
Brand | Ure-Na |
Manufacturer | Nephcentric |
Administration Method | Oral |
Application | Oral Supplement |
Calories per Serving | 15 Calories |
Container Type | Pouch |
Flavor | Lemon-Lime Flavor |
Health Condition | Hyponatremia |
NDC Number | 86253000013 |
Nutrient Type | Urea |
Preparation | Powder |
User | Adult |
Serving Size | 15 Gram Serving Size |
UNSPSC Code | 42231803 |
Volume | 15 Gram |
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