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used to provide symptomatic relief from dysuria in cases of cystitis
where there is no definite clinical evidence of a bacterial infection. It may be
given to relieve discomfort in mild urinary tract infections.
-is used in the treatment of chronic metabolic acidosis, especially when
caused by renal tubular acidosis
-is useful as an antacid to neutralize gastric acid.
-can also be used in conjunction with uricosuric agents in the treatment
of gout to prevent uric acid nephropathy. It is also useful in conditions where
long-term maintenance of alkaline urine is desirable, and in the prevention and
treatment of uric acid and cystine kidney stones.
Adult 1-2 sachets tds. Childn 6-12 yr 1 sachet bd-tds.
Renal failure of hypernatremia, concurrent therapy w/ hexamine mandelate or hexamine hippurate, urinary alkalinisers, quinolones. Alkalosis, hypocalcemia, unknown abdominal pain, oliguria, azotemia, untreated Addison's disease.
Sodium containing preparations should be avoided by patients on lithium because sodium is preferentially absorbed by the kidney resulting in increased lithium excretion and reduced plasma levels.
Urinary alkalinisers should not be used with hexamine because it is only effective in acid urine.
The effects of a number of drugs may be reduced or increased by the alkalinisination of the urine and reduction in gastric pH brought about by the active ingredients in the product.
Cerebral haemorrhage, CHF, oedema, tetany, GI disturbances, hypernatremia, hyperosmolality, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, intracranial acidosis, metabolic alkalosis, milk-alkali syndrome, pulmonary oedema.