Monograph Details
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Urogenital System
> Urinary tract disorders
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URELLE |
| Manufacturer |
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Pharmelle |
| Legal Classification |
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Urinary tract analgesic/antispasmodic/antiseptic. |
| Generic Name |
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Methenamine 81mg, sodium biphosphate 40.8mg, phenyl salicylate 32.4mg, methylene blue 10.8mg, hyoscyamine sulfate 0.12mg; tabs. |
| Indications |
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Treatment of symptoms of irritative voiding. Relief of local symptoms due to lower UTIs or diagnostic procedures. |
| Children |
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≤6yrs: not recommended. >6yrs: individualize dose. |
| Adults |
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1 tab 4 times daily. |
| Contraindications |
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Cardiac disease. GI or GU obstruction. Glaucoma. Myasthenia gravis. |
| Precautions |
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Maintain acid urine and adequate hydration. Gastric ulcers. Discolors urine/feces. Discontinue if rapid pulse, dizziness, or blurred vision occurs. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Allow at least 2 hours after ketoconazole. May be potentiated by antimuscarinics, antimyasthenics, MAOIs, opioids. May be antagonized by thiazide diuretics, urinary alkalinizers. Separate dosing of antacids, antidiarrheals by 1 hour. May reduce absorption of other drugs. Sulfonamides precipitate with formaldehyde in urine; avoid concomitant use. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Rapid pulse, flushing, blurred vision, dizziness, shortness of breath, acute urinary retention, difficult micturition, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting. |
| How Supplied |
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Tabs—90 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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