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Methenamine - oral

(meth-en-uh-meen)

common brand names: Hiprex, Mandelamine, Urex

Methenamine Mandelate Usage: this drug is an antibiotic used to treat infection of urinary tract (kidney, bladder).

How to use Methenamine Mandelate: Take this medication exactly as prescribed. Take with food to prevent stomach upset. Drink plenty of fluids while taking it drug. Cranberry juice or taking vitamin C supplements may be recommended since they acidify urine & make drug more effective. large amounts about milk products or antacids should be avoided. Shake the liquid form of this drug well before pouring each dose. Antibiotics work best when amount of medicine in your body is kept at constant level. Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day & night. Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after some days. Stopping tablet too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow and may result in a relapse about the infection.

Methenamine Mandelate side effects: this med can cause stomach upset, loss about appetite, diarrhea, nausea, or headache. If these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your physician. Notify your doctor if you develop: skin rash, hives, difficulty breathing, painful urination, blood in urine, mouth sores. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your healthcare professional or physician.

Methenamine Mandelate Precautions: Tell your physician some your medical history, especially: kidney or liver disease, any allergies. Methenamine should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks & benefits with your doctor. Methenamine is excreted into breast milk. Though there have been no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Methenamine Mandelate drug interactions: Tell your doctor of all prescription & nonprescription meds you use, especially: sulfamethizole, antacids (e.g., bicarbonate), other urine alkalinizers (e.g., acetazolamide). do not start or stop any medicine with out pharmacist or pharmacist approval.

Methenamine Mandelate Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Methenamine Mandelate special notes: it medication has been prescribed since your current condition only. do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else. different medication may be needed in those cases.

If you missed Methenamine Mandelate dose: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered. If, however, it is almost time for next dose & the dose is two daily, take the missed dose & following dose three to 6 hours apart. If dose is 3 daily, take the missed dose and following dose two to four hours apart. than resume your usual dosing schedule. do not double dose to catch up.

Methenamine Mandelate Storage: Store at room temperature away from moisture & sunlight. don't freeze liquid forms of this medication. do not store in the bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Methenamine