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A community for patients suffering from a range of bladder conditions. Useful tips, relatable stories, background science and iAluRil® info.

06/08/2025

You should feel able to ask questions about your care, treatment and the future to your Urologist, Urology Nurse or other healthcare professionals.

Do your research to help give you the confidence to ask them to clarify anything that doesn't make sense.

29/07/2025

If you have any questions about iAluRil, feel free to ask us! 💙

Additionally, the iAluRil website provides a range of useful information: from videos on self-administration to printable patient food diaries. We also have a nurse advice line available.

23/07/2025

Keeping active is important if you suffer from Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS) or Interstitial Cystitis (IC), and gentle exercise such as walking, tai chi, yoga and Pilates can be beneficial for some BPS/IC patients.

Nowadays, there are plenty of online classes if you would prefer to be in the comfort of your own home. Yoga and Pilates will also help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles which might help to provide some symptom relief.

16/07/2025

Swipe to see how the iAluadapter works! 💜

The iAluadapter is a small tip that attaches to the end of the iAluRil syringe. It has been carefully designed to facilitate administration of iAluRil through direct insertion into the urethra without the need for a catheter. The iAluadapter is included in each iAluRil box.

14/07/2025

The clinic letters you receive are sometimes written from a clinical perspective and not always easy for patients to understand.

Find the link in our bio for the British Association of Urological Surgeons' ‘Glossary of Urology Terms’ which provides a list of the most commonly used terms in urology, as well as links to additional information.

09/07/2025

Did you know that UTIs are more prevalent during the summer months than any other time of the year? ☀

This is likely due to:
- Warmer temperatures making it easier for bacteria to grow.
- More incidences of dehydration due to warmer weather.
- Holding in urine longer because of being outside and not having ready access to a toilet.

So, how can you help lower your risk of developing a UTI?

- Stay hydrated
- Shower regularly to make sure the ge***al area is kept clean and dry
- Wipe from front to back after using the toilet
- Try not to ‘hold it in’ when you need the toilet

07/07/2025

So, what’s in iAluRil? 💙

iAluRil is the only combination glycosaminoglycan (GAG)
therapy to contain three ingredients:
- Hyaluronic acid (HA)
- Chondroitin sulphate (CS)
- Calcium chloride (CaCl)

Because two of the three main ingredients in iAluRil, HA and CS, are also components in the GAG layer, it can effectively replenish the damaged GAG layer. In doing so, the symptoms associated with bladder conditions; pain, urgency and frequency, may be alleviated and the risk of bacterial infection is significantly reduced.

The addition of calcium chloride (CaCl):
1. Stabilises the iAluRil solution by building structural integrity and mobility
2. Provides superior adhesive properties
3. Helps maintain the protective effect of the GAG layer

02/07/2025

It’s officially summer! ☀

Here are some bladder friendly fruit and vegetable options, which will help you eat seasonally while being mindful of your condition.

30/06/2025

The summer holiday season is fast approaching! 🌅

We want to know what your top travelling tips are! Comment below 👇

25/06/2025

The Glycosaminoglycan (GAG) layer Explained 👇

The GAG layer is the lining of the bladder. It protects the inside of the bladder from bacteria and the irritants found in urine. In certain bladder conditions, like Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS)/Interstitial Cystitis (IC) and recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs), the GAG layer becomes damaged which means the bladder lining is unprotected. This can cause irritation and damage; resulting in pain.

Nerve endings which are usually protected by the GAG layer may also become exposed; changing the signals sent to the brain about when to urinate; even a very small amount of urine in the bladder can feel like you’re about to burst. The risk of infection is also higher.

So, what can help?

As a healthy GAG layer is made of more than one component, it follows that an effective therapy will contain a combination. iAluRil is a medical device presented in a prefilled syringe. The solution within the syringe is instilled directly into the bladder to help rebuild the damaged bladder lining.

Because two of the three main ingredients in iAluRil, hyaluronic acid (HA) and chondroitin sulphate (CS), are also components in the GAG layer, it can effectively replenish the damaged GAG layer. In doing so, the symptoms associated with bladder conditions; pain, urgency and frequency, may be alleviated and the risk of bacterial infection is significantly reduced.

22/06/2025

You are not alone if you are one of the 14 million people in the UK living with a bladder condition. There is a lot of information available to help you understand your condition, as well as tips that might make it a little bit easier to live with.

Follow the links in our bio under the ‘Further Support’ section for more information.

20/06/2025

What is the top tip you’d like to pass on to others with urinary incontinence this World Continence Week? 🌍

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