How Long Does Canesoasis Take To Work?

If you take CanesOasis to treat cystitis symptoms, you’re probably eager to find out how long it will take for the symptoms, such as painful peeing, to subside. CanesOasis can relieve uncomfortable cystitis symptoms in as little as 48 hours, allowing you to get on with your everyday life.

If you’re looking to find out how you can stop cystitis from returning once your CanesOasis treatment has finished, this article is for you. Here, we’ll look at some of the steps you can take to keep the infection at bay.

How long does CanesOasis take to work?

CanesOasis is an effective treatment for the most common lower urinary tract infection (UTI), cystitis, that can relieve symptoms within 48 hours. A bacterial infection in the bladder most often causes cystitis, which can lead to some uncomfortable symptoms.

Does CanesOasis provide immediate relief?

CanesOasis is a 2-day treatment remedy which is quick and safe to use. Although it may not provide immediate relief, most people find that their symptoms improve within 48 hours.

How long do I have to take CanesOasis for?

CanesOasis should be taken for 2 days. It is provided in sachet form and the recommended dose is 3 sachets per day for 2 days.

Each sachet should be mixed with 200ml of cold water and consumed immediately. CanesOasis is available in cranberry flavour and is easily tolerated.

You must take CanesOasis exactly as instructed. For example, 3 sachets per day for 2 days, as sodium citrate reduces the acidity of your urine. This helps to reduce the burning sensation you experience when you urinate.

Can I use CanesOasis long-term?

It is not recommended that you take CanesOasis for more than 2 days. Please notify your clinician if your symptoms persist for longer than 48 hours. Some symptoms may indicate a more severe underlying condition, and you may need antibiotics.

How common is cystitis?

Anyone can get a UTI, and they can affect all age groups, but women are at the highest risk because their urethra is shorter than a man's. This makes it easier for bacteria to travel up the urethra, reach the bladder or kidneys, and cause an infection.

It’s estimated that half of women in the UK will experience a UTI at some point in their lifetime.

How to prevent cystitis

If you get recurrent cystitis infections, there are certain things you can do to help prevent them. They include:

• Pee as soon as you can after sex
• Wipe from front to back when you go to the toilet
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day, so you pee often and prevent dehydration
• Take showers instead of baths
• Wash the skin outside the vagina with water before and after sex
• Keep your genitals clean and dry
• Avoid fizzy, caffeinated, or alcoholic drinks because these can encourage bacterial growth
• Change pads and tampons frequently

If you already have cystitis symptoms, read our ‘How to get rid of cystitis’ page for further tips to help manage the infection.

What’s the dose for CanesOasis?

The usual dose is 3 sachets per day for 2 days of CanesOasis. Each sachet contains 4g of sodium citrate, the salt of citric acid, which is derived from citrus fruits like lemons.

When cystitis occurs, the bladder lining becomes inflamed, making the bladder and the urethra, the pipe that carries pee out of the body, sensitive. This is made worse by the acids in the urine. Therefore, sodium citrate helps to make the urine less acidic because it acts as a mild alkali.

What if the dose is ineffective for me?

If CanesOasis is not effectively managing your cystitis, or your symptoms worsen, speak to your clinician, as you may require further tests or antibiotics to treat the infection.

You can buy CanesOasis from Prescription Doctor, but we can offer Nitrofurantoin, an effective antibiotic treatment for UTI infections, if CanesOasis does not clear your symptoms. Also known as MacroBid, women must take a 3-day course while men need a 7-day course to clear the infection.

Summary

CanesOasis is a fast and effective treatment option for cystitis, relieving symptoms within 48 hours. It is taken in a drink form by dissolving one sachet in a glass of water, three times daily for two days.

Some people are susceptible to recurrent cystitis infections or may need antibiotics to help clear the infection. If that’s you, discuss your treatment options with your clinician.

Authored & Reviewed By

Mohamed Imran Lakhi

MPharm - Lead Pharmacist

Imran Lakhi is the superintendent pharmacist and founder at Prescription Doctor. He has been at the core of our team.

Published on: 25/09/2023 Reviewed on: 05/06/2025