Methenamine and sodium salicylate
Generic name: methenamine and sodium salicylate [ meth-EN-a-meen-and-SOE-dee-um-sa-LIS-i-late ]
Brand names: Cystex Urinary Pain Relief, AZO Urinary Tract Defense
Dosage form: oral tablet (162 mg-162.5 mg)
Drug class:Urinary anti-infectives
What is methenamine and sodium salicylate?
Methenamine helps slow the growth of bacteria. Sodium salicylate is a pain reliever and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates).
Methenamine and sodium salicylate is a combination medicine that is used to relieve symptoms of bladder infection or irritation, such as painful or burning urination, or feeling an urgent or more frequent need to urinate.
methenamine and sodium salicylate may help slow the progress of a bladder infection. Consult your doctor to make sure you do not need a prescription antibiotic medicine.
Methenamine and sodium salicylate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
This medicine can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). This medicine may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.
Before taking this medicine
An NSAID can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use methenamine and sodium salicylate just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
An NSAID may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using methenamine and sodium salicylate, especially in older adults.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to methenamine, sodium salicylate, or aspirin.
Ask a doctor before using methenamine and sodium salicylate to treat painful or frequent urination if you've never had these symptoms before.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:
heartburn, stomach ulcers or bleeding;
heart disease, high blood pressure;
cirrhosis or other liver disease;
if you are on a...
