What is cranberry?
Cranberry is produced from the berry fruit of a North American evergreen shrub.
Cranberry has been used in alternative medicine to prevent bladder symptoms such as pain or burning with urination. Cranberry will not treat the bacteria that causes a bladder infection.
Cranberry has also been used to reduce the odor of urine and to improve the quality of life in people who have urinary incontinence.
Cranberry has not been approved by the FDA to treat any disease, and it should not be substituted for prescription medications.
Cranberry has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of cranberry may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. Some marketed herbal supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Cranberry may also have other uses not listed in this medication guide.
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Precautions
Do not take cranberry if you are allergic to it.
Before taking cranberry, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, herbalist, or other healthcare provider. You may not be able to use this product if you have ever had a kidney stone.
Do not take cranberry without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Cranberry may be harmful to an unborn baby.
It is not known whether cranberry passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this product without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without the advice of a doctor.
Liquid forms of cranberry may contain sugar or alcohol. Talk to your doctor before using this form of cranberry if you have diabetes or liver disease, or if you otherwise need to avoid alcohol.
Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are taking cranberry.
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Instructions
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this product.
Overdose symptoms may include stomach pain or diarrhea.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take this product and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra cranberry to make up the missed dose.
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Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using cranberry and call your doctor at once if you have any symptoms of a bladder infection, such as:
- pain or burning when you urinate;
- blood in your urine;
- severe stomach pain; or
- urinating less than usual or not at all.
Less serious side effects are more likely to occur, and you may have none at all.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor, pharmacist, or healthcare provider about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Interactions
Do not take cranberry without the advice of a doctor if you are also taking a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin).
There may be other drugs not listed that can interact with cranberry. Tell your healthcare provider about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your healthcare provider.
Other Names
Azo-Cranberry, Cranberry, and cranberry
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