Methenamine
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Uses of Methenamine
Methenamine is used in the treatment of:
- Bacteriuria
- Cystitis
Methenamine is used in the prevention of:
- Urinary Tract Infections
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Methenamine Brand Names
Methenamine may be found in some form under the following brand names:
Atrosept
Cystemms-V
Cystex
Darcalma
Darpaz
Dolsed
Hiprex
Hyophen
Mandelamine
Mhp-a
MSP-Blu
Phosphasal
Prosed/DS
Trac Tabs 2x
Uaa
Urapine
Urelle
Uretron
Uretron DS
Urex
Uri-Sep SC
Uribel
Uridon Modified
Urimar T
Urimax
Urised
Urisedamine
Uritin
Uro Blue
Uro-Phosphate
Urogesic Blue
Urogesic Blue Reformulated Apr 2012
Uroqid-Acid No.2
Usept
Ustell
UTA Capsule
Utac
Uticap
Utira
Utrona-C
Visqid AA
Methenamine Drug Class
Methenamine is part of the drug class:
Methenamine Interactions
This is not a complete list of Methenaminedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Methenamine and Pregnancy
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.
Methenamine falls into category C:
In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.
OR
There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Methenamine should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.
OR
No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Methenamine should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Methenamine Dosage
Take methenamine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.
The Methenamine dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):
- the condition being treated
- other medical conditions you have
- other medications you are taking
- how you respond to this medication
- your weight
- your height
- your age
- your gender
Methenamine is available in the following doses:
- Benzoic Acid/methenamine/sodium Salicylate 32 Mg-162 Mg-162.5 Mg Oral Tablet
- Hyoscyamine/methenam/m-blue/phenyl Salicyl 0.03 Mg-40.8 Mg-5.4 Mg-18.1 Mg Oral Tablet
- Hyoscyamine/methenam/m-blue/phenyl Salicyl 0.06 Mg-81.6 Mg-10.8 Mg-36.2 Mg Oral Delayed Release Tablet
- Hyoscyamine/methenam/m-blue/phenyl Salicyl 0.06 Mg-81.6 Mg-10.8 Mg-36.2 Mg Oral Tablet
- Hyoscyamine/methenam/m-blue/phenyl Salicyl 0.12 Mg-100 Mg-10.8 Mg-40 Mg Oral Capsule
- Hyoscyamine/methenam/m-blue/phenyl Salicyl 0.12 Mg-118 Mg-10 Mg-36 Mg Oral Capsule
- Hyoscyamine/methenam/m-blue/phenyl Salicyl 0.12 Mg-120 Mg-10 Mg-36 Mg Oral Capsule
- Hyoscyamine/methenam/m-blue/phenyl Salicyl 0.12 Mg-81 Mg-10.8 Mg-32.4 Mg Oral Tablet
- Hyoscyamine/methenam/m-blue/phenyl Salicyl 0.12 Mg-81.6 Mg-10.8 Mg-36.2 Mg Oral Delayed Release Tablet
- Hyoscyamine/methenam/m-blue/phenyl Salicyl 0.12 Mg-81.6 Mg-10.8 Mg-36.2 Mg Oral Tablet
- Hyoscyamine/methenam/m-blue/phenyl Salicyl Oral Delayed Release Tablet
- Hyoscyamine/methenam/m-blue/sodium Biphosphat 0.12 Mg-81.6 Mg-10.8 Mg-40.8 Mg Oral Tablet
- Methenamine Compounding Powder
- Methenamine Hippurate 1 G Oral Tablet
- Methenamine Hippurate Compounding Powder
- Methenamine Mandelate 0.5 G Oral Tablet
- Methenamine Mandelate 0.5 G/5 Ml Oral Suspension
- Methenamine Mandelate 1 G Oral Tablet
- Methenamine Mandelate Compounding Powder
Forms of Medication
Methenamine is available in the following forms:
- Oral Capsule
- Oral Suspension
- Oral Tablet