Hiprex – antiseptic with a wide spectrum of antibacterial activity, used to treat infections and inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract (eg cystitis). Its use in large doses can cause irritation of the stomach or bladder.
The active substance (INN) Methenamine
Application Hiprex: Urinary tract infections.
Contra Hiprex: Hypersensitivity, dehydration, liver-kidney failure.
Restrictions apply: Pregnancy; no information about the safe use in children under 6 years of age and lactating women.
Side effects: dyspepsia: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, parenchymal renal failure, albuminemia, hematuria, crystalluria, and allergic reactions: skin rash and itching, redness and soreness at the injection site.
Interactions: Drugs zaschelachivayuschie urine (antacids, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, sodium bicarbonate, citrate, thiazide diuretics) reduce the efficiency.
Dosing and Administration: inside, on 0,1-1 g, 2 times per day.
