GENERIC NAME: METHENAMINE MANDELATE/SODIUM ACID PHOSPHATE - ORAL (meth-EN-uh-meen MAN-duh-late/SO-dee-um FOSS-fate)

BRAND NAME(S): Uroqid Acid No. 2

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This combination medicine is used to treat long term or repeated infections of the urinary tract (kidney, bladder). It works by changing the acid level of the urine; which kills the bacteria causing the infection.

HOW TO USE: Take this medicine by mouth, usually 4 times a day with a full glass (8oz or 240ml) of water, or as directed by your doctor. Long-term use of this medication may be taken less frequently as determined by your doctor. Most fruits, milk and milk products, and antacids containing sodium carbonate or bicarbonate should be avoided while taking this medication. Continue to take this medication until the full-prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to grow and the infection to return.

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach, rash, headaches, and difficult or painful urination may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these serious side effects: mental/mood changes, seizures, unusual weakness, numbness, swelling or pain of the hands/feet/lips, bone or joint pain, muscle cramps, unusual weight gain, unusual thirst. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but very serious side effects: fast or irregular heartbeat, trouble breathing, blood in the urine. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney or liver problems, severe dehydration, heart problems (cardiac failure), breathing problems (pulmonary edema), swelling of the hands and feet (peripheral edema), high blood pressure (hypertension), certain hormone imbalances (hypoparathyroidism), certain metabolic conditions (acidosis), pancreatitis, any allergies you may have. Tell your doctor if you have experienced fever or chills with this current urinary infection, you may need other additional medication. This medication contains sodium and phosphorus. If you are currently on a low-sodium, or a phosphate-restricted diet, tell your doctor. Methenamine should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication is passed into the breast milk. While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.