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Hiprex Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Methenamine hippurate 1g; tabs; contains tartrazine.
Pharmacological Class
Antiseptic.
How Supplied
Tabs—100
Manufacturer
Hiprex Indications
Indications
Prophylaxis and suppression of recurrent UTIs.
Hiprex Dosage and Administration
Adult
1g twice daily.
Children
<6yrs: not recommended. ≥6yrs: 0.5–1g twice daily.
Hiprex Contraindications
Contraindications
Renal or severe hepatic insufficiency. Severe dehydration.
Hiprex Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Hiprex Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Maintain acid urine. Monitor therapy and liver function with repeated urine cultures. Aspirin allergy. Elderly. Pregnancy.
Hiprex Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Hiprex Interactions
Interactions
Sulfonamides precipitate with formaldehyde in urine; avoid concomitant use.
Hiprex Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, dysuria, rash, bladder irritation, albuminuria, hematuria, elevated transaminases.
Hiprex Clinical Trials
See Literature
Hiprex Note
Not Applicable
Hiprex Patient Counseling
See Literature
