Sistinon^® 60 Tablets

The product is in tablet form and is presented in a pack of 60 tablets. One tablet contains 250 mg D-mannose, 152 mg cranberry extract (of which 76 mg is proanthocyanidins), 60 mg quercetin and 12 mg vitamin C.

The daily portion is 1 or 2 tablets a day, taken after food. The recommended daily portion is not exceeded. A pack of 60 tablets corresponds to 60 days when 1 tablet a day is taken and to 30 days when 2 tablets a day are taken.

What is Sistinon?

Sistinon® is a food supplement in tablet form manufactured by Aymed İlaç Sanayi. Batches of the product are analysed in the quality control laboratory of Aymed İlaç Sanayi; information on the production lines and the quality control arrangements is given on the Our Manufacturing and Quality Capabilities page. The manufacture and placing on the market of food supplements are subject to approval by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye; the approval number for the product is given on the packaging.

The ingredients present in the composition are described below.

• D-mannose: a simple sugar (monosaccharide) that is also found in fruits. One tablet contains 250 mg.
• Cranberry extract: an extract obtained from the fruit of the plant Vaccinium macrocarpon, known in Turkish as turna yemişi. One tablet contains 152 mg, of which 76 mg is proanthocyanidins (PAC).
• Quercetin: a flavonoid found in plant foods such as onion, apple and caper. One tablet contains 60 mg.
• Vitamin C: one tablet contains 12 mg. This amount corresponds to 15% of the nutrient reference value (NRV) for vitamin C.

The nutrient in the composition for which a health claim may be written is vitamin C; the claims permitted by the legislation are given in the section below. The treatment of a diagnosed condition is decided by a doctor; you can put your questions about the use of the product to your pharmacist.

Sistinon Content and Composition Table

* No nutrient reference value has been established.

The nutrient reference value for vitamin C is 80 mg. One tablet provides 15% of this value and 2 tablets a day provide 30%.

The tablet is not film coated. For this reason, depending on the natural structure of the ingredients, small differences in tablet colour may be seen from batch to batch and the tablet surface is more open to abrasion. This does not affect the quality of the product.

Daily Portion and Directions for Use

• Daily portion: 1 or 2 tablets a day.
• Directions for use: taken after food.
• Pack: 60 tablets.
• How long the pack lasts: 60 days at 1 tablet a day, 30 days at 2 tablets a day.

The recommended daily portion is not exceeded. You can consult your doctor or your pharmacist about whether the daily portion should be 1 or 2 tablets, at which meals of the day two tablets should be taken, and about the duration of use.

Health Claims Permitted for Vitamin C

In food supplements a health claim may be written only for vitamins and minerals, only where the daily portion provides at least 15% of the nutrient reference value for that nutrient, and only by keeping to the wording in the list permitted by the legislation. The subject of the claim is not the product but the nutrient present in the composition of Sistinon. The nutrient in the composition of Sistinon that meets this condition is vitamin C.

The nutrient reference value for vitamin C is 80 mg. One tablet contains 12 mg of vitamin C; this amount corresponds to 15% of the reference value. When 2 tablets a day are taken, 24 mg is taken, that is 30% of the reference value. The condition for the claim is met at both daily portions.

• Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
• Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

The claims above relate to the nutrient vitamin C. There is no health claim permitted in Türkiye for D-mannose, cranberry extract and quercetin; for these ingredients the page gives only composition and amount information.

A varied and balanced diet together with a healthy lifestyle is essential.

Basis of the Claims

The nutrient claims on this page are taken verbatim from the list of permitted claims in Annex 1 of the Guideline on the Use of Health Claims in Foods and Food Supplements (26.04.2023) published by the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency, together with the Regulation on the Use of Health Claims in Foods and Food Supplements (Official Gazette No. 32169 of 20.04.2023). For a claim to be used, the daily portion must meet the source condition defined in Annex 4 of the Guideline, that is at least fifteen per cent of the Nutrient Reference Value in Annex 5; this proportion is shown for each nutrient in the table above. The claims included in the annexes to the Guideline are used without an application for permission or a notification to the Agency, provided that the provisions of the Regulation and the Guideline are complied with. The product is a food supplement within the scope of the Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Food Supplements (Communiqué No: 2013/49).

Points to Consider During Use

• The recommended daily portion (1 or 2 tablets a day) is not exceeded.
• Food supplements are not a substitute for a normal diet.
• The product is not used in case of a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
• During pregnancy and breastfeeding, in case of any illness or if medicines are taken regularly, a doctor is consulted before starting the product.
• Kept out of the reach of children.

If an unexpected effect is noticed during use, use should be interrupted and a doctor or pharmacist consulted. Notifications concerning the product can be sent to [email protected]; food-related complaints can be reported to the ALO 174 Food Line of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye.

Storage Conditions

The product is stored in its own packaging, in accordance with the storage conditions stated on the packaging. Storage at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight and from moisture, is recommended. It is kept out of the reach of children.

The expiry date and the batch number are given on the packaging. A product whose expiry date has passed is not used.

Product Verification by Batch Number

The packaging carries a number specific to the batch. When this number is entered into the Ürünüm Güvende query field, the production date, the expiry date and the directions for use of that batch are displayed.

The batch number is in the area marked "Parti No" on the packaging, usually next to the expiry date. The query field is on the Food Supplements page.

Information on Food Supplements

It is a food supplement; it is not used for the prevention or treatment of disease.

This page gives the composition, the daily portion, the directions for use, the packaging, the storage conditions of the product and the claims permitted by the legislation for vitamin C. The treatment of a diagnosed condition is decided by a doctor; you can put your questions about the use of the product to your pharmacist.

The manufacture and placing on the market of food supplements are subject to approval by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye under Law No. 5996 on Veterinary Services, Plant Health, Food and Feed and under the Regulation on the Import, Manufacture, Processing and Placing on the Market of Food Supplements. The approval number for the product is given on the packaging.

No food supplements are sold through this website; the page is intended solely to provide product information. The product is obtained from pharmacies. The composition information of the other products is on the Food Supplements page, and information on the manufacturer is on the About Aymed İlaç Sanayi page.

Pharmacies carrying Sistinon

159 pharmacies in 27 provinces have reported that they carry Sistinon. Stock levels change, so calling the pharmacy before setting out is recommended.

Frequently asked questions

What does Sistinon do?

Sistinon is a food supplement. One tablet contains 250 mg D-mannose, 152 mg cranberry extract (of which 76 mg is proanthocyanidins), 60 mg quercetin and 12 mg vitamin C. Under the legislation a health claim is written for the nutrient and not for the product; the nutrient in the composition that meets the condition for a claim is vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system. There is no health claim permitted in Türkiye for D-mannose, cranberry extract and quercetin; for these ingredients only amount information is given. The treatment of a diagnosed condition is decided by a doctor.

How is Sistinon used and how many times a day is it taken?

The daily portion is 1 or 2 tablets a day and it is taken after food. The recommended daily portion is not exceeded. You can consult your doctor or your pharmacist about whether 1 or 2 tablets a day should be taken, at which meals of the day two tablets should be taken, and about the duration of use.

Does Sistinon have side effects?

The ingredients of Sistinon are food derived and the product is taken after food. The recommended daily portion should not be exceeded. People with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients do not use the product. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, in case of any illness or if medicines are taken regularly, a doctor is consulted before starting the product. If an unexpected effect is noticed during use, use is interrupted and a doctor or pharmacist is consulted. Notifications concerning the product can be sent to [email protected] and food-related complaints to the ALO 174 Food Line.

What does Sistinon contain?

One tablet contains 250 mg D-mannose, 152 mg cranberry extract (of which 76 mg is proanthocyanidins, PAC), 60 mg quercetin and 12 mg vitamin C. The amount of vitamin C in one tablet corresponds to 15% of the nutrient reference value, and to 30% when 2 tablets a day are taken.

How many tablets are in a box of Sistinon and how many days does it last?

One pack contains 60 tablets. When 1 tablet a day is taken the pack corresponds to 60 days, and when 2 tablets a day are taken it corresponds to 30 days.

Is Sistinon used during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, a doctor is consulted before starting the product. In these periods the doctor decides which food supplement is to be used and whether it is to be used at all. The composition of one tablet of the product is given in full in the table on this page and can be shared with your doctor.

Does Sistinon cause weight gain?

The daily portion of Sistinon is 1 or 2 tablets a day and its composition is given in full in the table on this page. The product is not one that is used for gaining or losing weight. Weight change depends on many factors such as diet, physical activity and state of health; you can put your questions on this subject to your doctor or your pharmacist.

What does Sistinon cost and where can it be obtained?

Aymed İlaç Sanayi does not publish food supplement prices on its website and no sales are made through this site. Sistinon is obtained from pharmacies. You can ask your pharmacy for the current retail price.

Is the turna yemişi in Sistinon the same plant as cranberry?

Yes. Turna yemişi is the Turkish name for the fruit of the plant Vaccinium macrocarpon, known in English as cranberry. One tablet of Sistinon contains 152 mg of extract obtained from this fruit, of which 76 mg is proanthocyanidins (PAC).

Do Sistinon reviews and user experiences take the place of product information?

Comments on forums and social media are accounts of personal experience; they do not take the place of product information. The binding information on the product is that on the label on the packaging and the composition, daily portion, directions for use and storage condition information on this page. You can consult your doctor or your pharmacist about questions relating to your own situation.

The product name is sometimes written as sistonin, sistenon or sistione. Which is the correct spelling?

The registered name of the product is Sistinon; it appears on the packaging as Sistinon®. The name written as sistonin, sistenon or sistione during a search refers to the same product.

The composition, daily portion, directions for use and storage information on this page are taken from the product label; the binding information is the label on the pack. Other food supplements from Aymed İlaç are listed on the Consumer health page.