HIPREX Tablet Ref.[8905] Active ingredients: Methenamine

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2019  Publisher: Mylan Products Ltd., Station Close, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1TL, UK

Therapeutic indications

Hiprex is indicated in the prophylaxis and treatment of urinary tract infections:

  1. As maintenance therapy after successful initial treatment of acute infections with antibiotics.
  2. As long-term therapy in the prevention of recurrent cystitis.
  3. To suppress urinary infection in patients with indwelling catheters and to reduce the incidence of catheter blockage.
  4. To provide prophylaxis against the introduction of infection into the urinary tract during instrumental procedures.
  5. Asymptomatic bacteriuria.

Posology and method of administration

Posology

Adults

1g twice daily.

In patients with catheters the dosage may be increased to 1g three times daily.

Paediatric population

Children under 6 years: Not recommended.

Children: 6-12 years: 500mg twice daily.

Older people

No special dosage recommendations.

Method of administration

The tablets may be halved, or they can be crushed and taken with a drink of milk or fruit juice if the patient prefers.

Overdose

Vomiting and haematuria may occur. These can be treated by the use of an anti-emetic and drinking copious quantities of water respectively. Bladder symptoms can be treated by the consumption of copious quantities of water and 2-3 teaspoonfuls of bicarbonate of soda.

Shelf life

Shelf life: 3 years.

Special precautions for storage

Do not store above 30°C. Keep bottle tightly closed.

Nature and contents of container

Glass bottles of 60 tablets.

Special precautions for disposal and other handling

No special requirements.

Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

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