Methenamine
Uribel is a brand-name prescription medication used to treat urinary tract infections and provide relief from associated symptoms such as burning, urgency, and frequency. It combines antimicrobial and urinary acidification agents to help eliminate bacteria in the urinary system. This medication is typically prescribed for symptomatic relief of lower urinary tract discomfort.
Uribel is a brand-name urinary antiseptic and analgesic combination used to treat UTIs and related urinary symptoms.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 998338
- Generic
- Uribel
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs), including cystitis, and symptomatic relief of urinary burning, urgency, frequency, and bladder discomfort associated with these conditions.
Uribel combines methenamine (a urinary antiseptic that converts to formaldehyde in acidic urine) with sodium phosphate monobasic (which acidifies urine to enhance the antiseptic effect), and may include methylene blue for additional antimicrobial action. This combination creates an environment hostile to bacteria in the urinary tract.
Uribel is a brand-name medication with no generic equivalent currently available. Adequate hydration is important while taking this medication. Patients with kidney problems or certain metabolic conditions should use caution. May cause urine discoloration (blue or green). Complete the full course of treatment as prescribed even if symptoms improve.
Official drug label
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