Methenamine/Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic Oral Tablet (METHENAMINE MANDELATE/SODIUM ACID PHOSPHATE - ORAL)

Methenamine/Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic Oral Tablet (METHENAMINE MANDELATE/SODIUM ACID PHOSPHATE - ORAL)

Instructions

Swallow with a full glass (8 oz) of water unless your doctor gives you different instructions.

This medicine will work best if you take it at about the same time every day.

Space doses evenly to keep a steady amount of medicine in the body.

Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom.

If you forget to take a dose on time, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, do not take the missed dose. Return to your normal schedule. Do not take 2 doses at one time.

Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.

Tell your doctor if symptoms do not get better or if they get worse.

The foods you eat can change how well this medicine works. Tell your doctor about the types of food you normally eat. Ask your doctor for a list of foods that can affect this medicine. Do not significantly change the foods you normally eat while on this medicine.

If you have been told to follow a low sodium diet, speak to your doctor before using this medicine.

Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.

Brand Name(s): Uroqid-Acid No.2

Generic Name: Methenamine Mandelate/Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic

Cautions

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Do not use the medication any more than instructed.

This medicine passes into breast milk. Ask your doctor before breastfeeding.

During pregnancy, this medicine should be used only when clearly needed. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits.

Do not share this medicine with anyone who has not been prescribed this medicine.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

  • abdominal cramps
  • decreased appetite
  • diarrhea
  • nausea and vomiting

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

  • ear problems (ringing in the ears, hearing loss)
  • swelling of the legs, feet, and hands
  • signs of kidney damage (such as change in urine color or bubbly urine)
  • muscle cramps
  • difficulty or discomfort urinating
  • blood in urine

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.

Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.