Hiprex (methenamine hippurate)
Hiprex (methenamine hippurate) is used for the prophylactic or suppressive treatment of frequently recurring urinary tract infections when long-term therapy is considered necessary. This drug should only be used after eradication of the infection by other appropriate antimicrobial agents.
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Hiprex (methenamine hippurate) and other antibacterial drugs, Hiprex (methenamine hippurate) should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.
Hiprex (methenamine hippurate) belongs to the family of medicines called anti-infectives. It is used to help prevent and treat infections of the urinary tract. Hiprex (methenamine hippurate) is available only with your doctor's prescription. You can safely buy discount Hiprex online from Canada online pharmacies and save. If you are nervous about the Canadian medications being stopped at the border that no longer takes place.
The dose of this Hiprex (methenamine hippurate) will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of Hiprex (methenamine hippurate). If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of Hiprex (methenamine hippurate) that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the Hiprex (methenamine hippurate) for the treatment of urinary tract infections: For oral dosage form Hiprex (methenamine hippurate): Adults and children 12 years of age and over—1 gram two times a day. Take in the morning and the evening. Children up to 6 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Children 6 to 12 years of age—500 milligrams (mg) to 1 gram two times a day. Take in the morning and the evening. For oral dosage form Hiprex (methenamine hippurate) enteric-coated tablets, regular tablets, solution, and suspension): Adults and children 12 years of age and over—1 gram four times a day. Take after meals and at bedtime. Children up to 6 years of age—Dose is based on body weight. The usual dose is 18.3 mg per kilogram (kg) (8.3 mg per pound) of body weight four times a day. Take after meals and at bedtime. Children 6 to 12 years of age—500 mg four times a day. Take after meals and at bedtime. If you miss a dose of this Hiprex (methenamine hippurate), take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take double doses.
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