Hiprex

Hiprex (Methenamine Hippurate) (also know as Hexamine Hippurate) is a urinary anti-infective medicine which fights bacteria in the urine and bladder. It may be used to treat and prevent urinary tract infections and may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.

Take each dose with a full glass of water. Plenty of fluid should be consumed while taking Hiprex (Methenamine Hippurate). This medicine should be taken with food to reduce stomach upset. Do not crush or chew the enteric-coated tablets. Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to be less irritating to the stomach. Talk to your doctor if swallowing the tablets is difficult. It is important to take each dose at regularly scheduled intervals to get the most benefit. Take all of the medicine that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.

Your doctor may recommend drinking additional water and/or certain fruit juices (e.g., cranberry, plum, prune) and increased protein in the diet while taking this medicine to ensure adequate hydration and acidity of the urine. It may also be recommended to avoid citrus fruits and juices (e.g., orange, grapefruit, lemon), milk and dairy products, and antacids during treatment. These products may decrease the effectiveness of it. Follow your doctor`s instructions.

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Hiprex (Methenamine Hippurate) and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

• an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives;
• lower back or side pain;
• blood in urine; or
• increasingly painful or difficult urination.

• nausea or upset stomach;
• decreased appetite
• skin rash