Can cranberry capsules stain the urine?

59-year-old woman4 years ago

I've been taking 500 concentrated cranberry capsules for the past 2 days as a preventive measure because I've had a few urinary tract infections in the past few years... Is it normal to have red in my urine?

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Naji-tom Samaha · 4 years ago

Hello. For verification, could you tell me the exact product you use?

59-year-old woman · 4 years ago

Brand jamieson caneberge extra strong 500 mg.

59-year-old woman · 4 years ago

And I've been menopausal for 5 years.

Naji-tom Samaha · 4 years ago

Thanks for the information! The product in question is not supposed to cause urine staining, but it is not impossible.

If you suspect that the product is the cause, I would suggest suspending it for 4-5 days. If the discoloration reappears when you resume it after that time, the product may be the cause. If the red discoloration remains even after stopping the product, it would be appropriate to consult

59-year-old woman · 4 years ago

Thank you very much

Naji-tom Samaha · 4 years ago

We look forward to hearing from you!

Tom Samaha, Pharmacist

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