A Systematic Review on the Efficacy of Rowatinex® and Renotinex® in the Management of Adults’ Urolithiasis

In this study, we performed a systematic review to evaluate the efficacy of Rowatinex® and Renotinex®, two almost similar terpene combination in managing urolithiasis. After searching various databases, thirty-one studies of different types and settings were chosen for full review. We selected six e...

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Main Authors: Kowsar Danesh, Saeid Daneshamouz, Iman Karimzadeh, Abdolali Mohagheghzadeh*
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Published: Iranian Society of Pharmacognosy 2025-07-01
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author Kowsar Danesh
Saeid Daneshamouz
Iman Karimzadeh
Abdolali Mohagheghzadeh*
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description In this study, we performed a systematic review to evaluate the efficacy of Rowatinex® and Renotinex®, two almost similar terpene combination in managing urolithiasis. After searching various databases, thirty-one studies of different types and settings were chosen for full review. We selected six efficacy indicators to assess the success of these products in treatment. The data for each efficacy indicator were categorized based on quality levels using John Hopkins evidence-based practice tool. The results indicated that this terpene combination may enhance the rate of spontaneous stone expulsion compared to a placebo or when added to the standard urolithiasis management regimen. This result is supported by good evidence and consistent results. We also found good and consistent evidence for the efficacy of Rowatinex® and Renotinex® in reducing pain intensity and occurrence in the setting of urolithiasis. Additionally, using these products as supplements to standard medications may shorten treatment duration. However, the available data regarding other efficacy indicators are conflicting or inconclusive. While further well-organized studies are needed, it appears that adding Rowatinex® or Renotinex® to standard urolithiasis management can benefit patients and improve treatment outcomes. The method employed in this study can also be applied to evaluate the efficacy of other natural products for urolithiasis.
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spelling doaj-art-4cdfc50d61ed44868f184100ee4834d42025-08-20T03:33:31ZengIranian Society of PharmacognosyResearch Journal of Pharmacognosy2345-44582345-59772025-07-01123779210.22127/rjp.2025.492771.2683220684A Systematic Review on the Efficacy of Rowatinex® and Renotinex® in the Management of Adults’ UrolithiasisKowsar Danesh0Saeid Daneshamouz1Iman Karimzadeh2Abdolali Mohagheghzadeh*3Department of Phytopharmaceuticals (Traditional Pharmacy), School of Pharmacy, Shiraz Universi-ty of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shi-raz, Iran.Department of Phytopharmaceuticals (Traditional Pharmacy), School of Pharmacy, Shiraz Universi-ty of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.In this study, we performed a systematic review to evaluate the efficacy of Rowatinex® and Renotinex®, two almost similar terpene combination in managing urolithiasis. After searching various databases, thirty-one studies of different types and settings were chosen for full review. We selected six efficacy indicators to assess the success of these products in treatment. The data for each efficacy indicator were categorized based on quality levels using John Hopkins evidence-based practice tool. The results indicated that this terpene combination may enhance the rate of spontaneous stone expulsion compared to a placebo or when added to the standard urolithiasis management regimen. This result is supported by good evidence and consistent results. We also found good and consistent evidence for the efficacy of Rowatinex® and Renotinex® in reducing pain intensity and occurrence in the setting of urolithiasis. Additionally, using these products as supplements to standard medications may shorten treatment duration. However, the available data regarding other efficacy indicators are conflicting or inconclusive. While further well-organized studies are needed, it appears that adding Rowatinex® or Renotinex® to standard urolithiasis management can benefit patients and improve treatment outcomes. The method employed in this study can also be applied to evaluate the efficacy of other natural products for urolithiasis.https://www.rjpharmacognosy.ir/article_220684_5474a7f70b821165eafd8541a5ad8a3f.pdfevidence-based pharmacy practicenephrolithiasisrenotinexrowatinexterpenes
spellingShingle Kowsar Danesh
Saeid Daneshamouz
Iman Karimzadeh
Abdolali Mohagheghzadeh*
A Systematic Review on the Efficacy of Rowatinex® and Renotinex® in the Management of Adults’ Urolithiasis
Research Journal of Pharmacognosy
evidence-based pharmacy practice
nephrolithiasis
renotinex
rowatinex
terpenes
title A Systematic Review on the Efficacy of Rowatinex® and Renotinex® in the Management of Adults’ Urolithiasis
title_full A Systematic Review on the Efficacy of Rowatinex® and Renotinex® in the Management of Adults’ Urolithiasis
title_fullStr A Systematic Review on the Efficacy of Rowatinex® and Renotinex® in the Management of Adults’ Urolithiasis
title_full_unstemmed A Systematic Review on the Efficacy of Rowatinex® and Renotinex® in the Management of Adults’ Urolithiasis
title_short A Systematic Review on the Efficacy of Rowatinex® and Renotinex® in the Management of Adults’ Urolithiasis
title_sort systematic review on the efficacy of rowatinex r and renotinex r in the management of adults urolithiasis
topic evidence-based pharmacy practice
nephrolithiasis
renotinex
rowatinex
terpenes
url https://www.rjpharmacognosy.ir/article_220684_5474a7f70b821165eafd8541a5ad8a3f.pdf
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