{"id":13860,"date":"2021-09-21T06:39:05","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T06:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=13860"},"modified":"2023-01-04T18:56:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T18:56:00","slug":"hiprex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/hiprex\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiprex &#8211; Methenamine Hippurate Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Hiprex 1 g Tablet.&nbsp;1 g Methenamine Hippurate Oral Powder in a Sachet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Hiprex Is And What Is Hiprex Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiprex is a urinary tract antiseptic that prevents relapse in people prone to recurrent urinary tract infections. This medicine is also used with examinations and treatments of the urinary tract to reduce the risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/infection-and-inflammation\/\">infection<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is also given to people who carry urinary catheters for a long time. Methenamine hippurate contained in Hiprex may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What You Need To Know Before Taking Hiprex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to methenamine hippurate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you have impaired kidney function, are severely dehydrated, or have\u00a0gout.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have\u00a0an acute\u00a0kidney\u00a0infection,<\/li><li>If you have impaired liver function,<\/li><li>If you have so-called metabolic\u00a0acidosis\u00a0(a high amount of acidic substances in the body).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Hiprex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently taken or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Drugs or other substances that make your urine more alkaline, as it can reduce the effect of this medicine, e.g.,\u00a0certain medicines used to treat <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/heartburn-gastric-reflux\/\">heartburn<\/a>,<\/li><li>Drugs belonging to the group of drugs\u00a0sulfonamides also called &#8220;sulfa,&#8221; can increase the risk of getting crystals in the urine (so-called crystalluria).<\/li><li>If you are going to provide urine samples, methenamine may show incorrect results for certain substances, e.g.,\u00a0steroids; therefore, tell your healthcare provider that you are taking this medicine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiprex With Food And Drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No known effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, And Fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No adverse effects on the fetus have been demonstrated.\u00a0Talk to your doctor if you can take this medicine during pregnancy. Goes into breast milk but probably does not affect breastfed babies.\u00a0However, consult a physician for more than temporary use during breastfeeding. There are no data on\u00a0fertility\u00a0and Hiprex in humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No known effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiprex 1 G Oral Powder In Sachet Contains Sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)\u00a0sodium\u00a0per\u00a0sachet, ie\u00a0essentially &#8216;sodium-free. &#8216;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How To Take Hiprex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em>Hiprex uses<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li><strong><em>Hiprex dosage<\/em><\/strong><ul><li>Dose\u00a0one should be determined individually by a physician.<\/li><li><em>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0for adults\u00a0is<\/em> <ul><li>Tablets: 1 tablet 2-3 times daily<\/li><li>Oral powder: 1\u00a0sachet\u00a02-3 times daily<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0for children 6-12 years is<\/em><ul><li>Tablets: \u00bd tablet 2 times daily<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0for children over 12 years is<\/em><\/li><li>Tablets: 1 tablet twice daily<\/li><li>Oral powder: 1\u00a0sachet\u00a02 times daily<\/li><li>The oral powder is stirred into a glass of water.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Use More Hiprex Than You Should\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common symptoms are nausea, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/stomach-disease-diarrhea-and-vomiting\/\">vomiting<\/a>, and possibly <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/blood-in-the-urine\/\">blood in the urine<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/dizziness\/\">dizziness<\/a>, and\u00a0tinnitus.\u00a0In this case, drink plenty of water.\u00a0If you have ingested too much or if, e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take Hiprex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue treatment as\u00a0your doctor prescribes, taking your normal\u00a0dose\u00a0at the next dose.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Hiprex Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines,\u00a0although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Skin rash<\/li><li>Bladder irritation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare side effects of Hiprex (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people): <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Blood in the urine<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you get any side effects.\u00a0This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information.\u00a0You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency. By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Hiprex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Store in the original package.\u00a0Moisture sensitive.<\/li><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<strong><br>Hiprex 1 g tablet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is methenamine hippurate, 1 gram per tablet.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are\u00a0colloidal\u00a0silica, povidone, and magnesium stearate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hiprex 1 g oral powder in&nbsp;sachet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is methenamine hippurate, 1 gram per\u00a0sachet.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are saccharin, sodium, and flavoring (lemon).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meda AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 906<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>170 09 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 08-630 19 00<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hiprex is used to treat and prevent the recurrence of urinary tract infections. The body&#8217;s organs that create, store and move urine are collectively referred to as the urinary tract.<br \/>\nThese comprise the kidney, bladder, ureter, and urethra tubes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,2208],"tags":[13726,13728,13731,13732,13723,13727,13730,13729,13724,13725],"class_list":["post-13860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-h","tag-benefits-of-methenamine-hippurate","tag-hiprex","tag-hiprex-benefits","tag-hiprex-side-effects","tag-methenamine-hippurate","tag-methenamine-hippurate-side-effects","tag-what-hiprex-is-used-for","tag-what-is-hiprex","tag-what-is-methenamine-hippurate","tag-what-methenamine-hippurate-is-used-for"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13860","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13860"}],"version-history":[{"count":41,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13860\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43364,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13860\/revisions\/43364"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13860"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}