Urocit K - Stone Prevention guide

Stone Prevention Diet

Reducing Your Risk Through Diet

The Benefits of Water

If you've had a kidney stone, you are likely to wonder what you can do to prevent future stones. It is universally agreed that the single most important thing to do is drink lots of water. This is effective in diluting the concentration of chemicals which may crystallize into stone. You should have at least 8-10 250mL glasses of water each day (You may need to drink more water on hot days).

Tips To Help Prevent Kidney Stone Recurrence

* Drink at least 8-10 250mL glasses of water each day
* Make necessary changes to your diet

* Ask your doctor about UROCIT^®-K

* Stick to your doctor-recommended daily regimen of diet and medication

Dietary Changes

Studies have shown that diets high in calcium, sodium and oxalates (such as spinach) can increase the risk of certain types of kidney stone formation.

If your doctor has told you that you have a Calcium or Oxalate Stone, Uric Acid Stone, Struvite Stone, or Cystine Stone , please see the charts below, for the diet that's right for you.

Calcium stones	Uric acid stones	Cystine stones
Avoid excess of foods high in oxalates, calcium or sodium as appropriate	Avoid excess of foods high in purines or sodium	Avoid excess of fish (it's high in methionine)

AVOID EXCESS
of foods containing: Examples are:

Purines
(ie proteins)

Meat, poultry, organ meats and wine

Sodium
(ie salt)

Table salt or seasoned salt other foods often high in salt (eg canned foods, cheese, processed meat, soy sauce, anchovies)

Oxalates

Colas, nuts, chocolate and dark- green leafy vegetables. Rhubarb, beets and okra are especially high in oxalates.

Calcium

All cheeses and milk

This material is intended to provide basic information. All medical advice, diagnosis and treatment should be obtained from your doctor.

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