Benzoic-acid-hyoscyamine-methenamine-methylene-blue-phenyl-salicylate Oral Tablet

Name: Benzoic-acid-hyoscyamine-methenamine-methylene-blue-phenyl-salicylate Oral Tablet

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BENZOIC ACID; HYOSCYAMINE; METHENAMINE; METHYLENE BLUE; PHENYL SALICYLATE (ben zo ik as id; hye oh SYE a meen; meth EN a meen; METH uh leen bloo; fen il suh LIS uh leyt) is used to help stop the pain, burning, or discomfort caused by infection or irritation of the urinary tract. This medicine is not an antibiotic. It will not cure a urinary tract infection.

This drug can cause serious side effects. See which side effects you should report to your doctor right away.

Know how to use your medication, and learn what might happen if you miss a dose.

Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any of these conditions.

Know what to watch for and get tips for reducing your risks while taking this drug.

Benzoic-acid-hyoscyamine-methenamine-methylene-blue-phenyl-salicylate Side Effects

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

  • allergic reactions (like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue)
  • blurred vision
  • breathing problems
  • dizziness
  • rapid pulse
  • trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (Report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome.):

  • blue or blue-green urine or stools
  • dry mouth
  • flushing
  • nausea, vomiting
  • tiredness

Benzoic-acid-hyoscyamine-methenamine-methylene-blue-phenyl-salicylate May Interact with Other Medications

  • antacids
  • atropine
  • antihistamines for allergy, cough and cold
  • certain antibiotics like sulfacetamide and sulfamethoxazole
  • certain medicines for bladder problems like oxybutynin, tolterodine
  • certain medicines for blood pressure like hydrochlorothiazide, chlorthalidone
  • certain medicines for stomach problems like dicyclomine, hyoscyamine
  • certain medicines for travel sickness like scopolamine
  • certain medicines for Parkinson's disease like benztropine, trihexyphenidyl
  • ipratropium
  • ketoconazole
  • MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
  • narcotic medicines for pain
Disclaimer: Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information. However, because drugs interact differently in each person, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible interactions. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with your healthcare provider about possible interactions with all prescription drugs, vitamins, herbs and supplements, and over-the-counter drugs that you are taking.

How to Use benzoic-acid-hyoscyamine-methenamine-methylene-blue-phenyl-salicylate

Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 7 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

  • bladder or prostate problems or trouble passing urine
  • dehydration
  • glaucoma
  • heart disease
  • kidney disease
  • liver disease
  • myasthenia gravis
  • stomach problems
  • an unusual or allergic reaction to benzoic acid; hyoscyamine; methenamine; methylene blue; phenyl salicylate, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
  • pregnant or trying to get pregnant
  • breast-feeding
What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.

Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.

You may need to be on a special diet while taking this medicine. Ask your health care professional how many glasses of water or other fluids to drink each day. Also, ask which foods to include and which to avoid to help keep your urine acidic. Your urine must be acidic for this medicine to work.

This medicine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your eye doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

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