Clinical Pharmacology Details


Hexamine Hipurate


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Indications & Dose:

Prophylaxis and long term treatment of recurrent urinary tract infection.



Adults: 1 gm every 12 hours (may be increased in patients with catheter to 1 gm 8 hourly).


Children: 6-12 years 500mg every 12 hourly. 

Contraindications:

Severe renal impairment, dehydration, metabolic acidosis. 

Side Effects:

G.I. disturbances, bladder irritation, rash.

Cautions:

Pregnancy.


 

Precautions:

Interaction:

Drugs
Potassium citrate. 

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Lactations:

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Counselling:

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