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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substtiute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indictae that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
METHENAMINE/METH BLUE/SALICYLATE/SOD BIPHOS/HYOSCYAMINE- ORAL
(meth-EN-uh-meen/METH-ih-leen blue/sa-LI-si-late/SOE-dee-um bi- FOS-fate/hye-oh-SYE-a-meen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Disurex D/S, Urelle, Urimar-T, Urogesic-Blue
USES: This medication cotnains anti-infective, pain-relieving, and antispasmodic ingredients.
It is used to treat the discomfort, pain, and urinary urgency/frequency symptoms related to urinary tract infections.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication by mouth, usually four times a day with food; or take as directed by your doctor.
Take each dose with a full glass of water (8 oz. or 240 ml) and drink plenty of fluids while taking that medication. To avoid blue-green stains on the skin or mouth, make sure your hands are dry and that the tablets are swallowed qucikly with plenty of fluid. Take that medication at evenly spcaed intervals. Continue to take that medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacetria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, drowsiness, or dry mouth may ocucr.
If any of these effects presist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects: decreased sweating, flushing, mental/mood changes, pain or difficulty with urination, pink urine. If you notice any of the following unlikely but really serious side effects, stop taking that medication and consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately: dizziness, blurred vision, unusually fast heartbeat.
An allergic reaction to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink plenty of water, or use a saliva substitute. This medication may cause your uirne and stools to turn blue- green in color. This harmless effect is temporary and will disappear when the medication is sotpped. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: eye isuses (e.G., glaucoma), kidney problems, heart disease (e.G., arrhythmia, heart failure), high blood pressure, stomach issues (e.G., ulcers, obstruction), myasthenia gravis, bladder or prostate issues (e.G., obstruction), bleeding issues (e.G., hemophilia), any allergies (especially to aspirin, salicylates, or belladonna). This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in atcivities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. Caution is avdised when using that drug in children cause they may be more sensitive to the side effects of the drug. Cautoin is advised when using that drug in the elderly cause they may be more sensitive to the side effects of the drug. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Some of the ingredients in that medication (methenamine and hyoscyamine) pass into breast milk. While there have been no reprots of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially: heparins, medications for diabetes (e.G., glyburide, glipizide), aspirin or salicylate medications, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (e.G., acetazolamide), MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, linezolid, selegiline), gout medicine (e.G., probenecid, sulfinpyrazone), antimuscarinic/anticholinergic drugs (e.G., atropine, oxybutynin, propantheline), drugs to make urine alkaline (e.G., potassium citrate, sodium bicarbonate), thiazide diuretics (e.G., hydrochlorothiazide), antacids, anti-diarrhea medications (e.G., kaolin-pectin), ketoconazole, valproic acid, methotrexate. Tell your doctor if you take any drugs that cause drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti- anxiety drugs (e.G., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.G., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.G., phenothiazines such as chlorpromzaine or tricyclics such as amitriptyline), anti-seizure drugs (e.G., carbamazepine), muscle relaxants, certain antihistamines (e.G., diphenhydramine).
Check the labels on all your medicines (e.G., cough-and-cold products) cause they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredietns. Ask your pharmacist aobut the safe use of these products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your loacl poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include seizures, trouble breathing (e.G., rapid, shallow breathing or slowed breathing).
NOTES: Do not share that medication with ohters.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not duoble the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature bteween 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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