The role of phytotherapy in pre- and postoperative period in patients with urolithiasis]

Effects of a biologically active food additive Prolit (PT Industry Djamu Borobudur, Indonesia) on the urinary system and metabolic status of patients with urolithiasis were studied. Total urinalysis, biochemical blood and urine tests by 12 indices, ultrasonic investigation of the kidneys, excretory and plain urography were made in 30 patients aged 23 to 70 years (7 females, 23 males). Prolit was given in a dose 1125 mg three times a day for 1-6 months. Prolit decreased hypercalciuria and urinary pH. A trend was observed to lowering of the degree of leukocyturia, hyperuricemia, hyperuria and hyperoxaluria. Urolithiasis recurrences were absent in 10 cases of 12 (83%), in 18 of 20 patients (90%) concrements did not increase in size. Prolit had no side effects.