Hiprex

What is it?

An antibacterial preparation available as oblong, scored, white tablets marked 3M and HX, containing lg of hexamine hippurate.

Medical Uses

Infections of urinary tract.

Dosage

Adults and children over 12 years, lg twice each day, patients with catheters, lg 3 times each day. Children aged 6 to 12 years, half adult dose.

Avoid Use

Patients who are severely dehydrated, liver disease, severe kidney failure or disorder of kidney parenchyma, metabolic acidosis.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Acetazolamide, alkalising drugs or sulfonamides.

Known Side Effects

Rash, irritation of bladder, gastrointestinal upset.

Manufacturer

3m Health Care.