Methenamine Hippurate

( Hiprex )

Last Reviewed: Oct 25, 2024

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Hiprex, Urex

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Antibiotic

Forms:

Enteric-coated tablets, oral liquid, dry granules

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

To treat and prevent urinary tract infections on a long-term basis

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Methenamine Hippurate (Hiprex) Drug Class

Methenamine hippurate (meth-en-ah-meen hip-oo-rayt) is an antibiotic.

Methenamine Hippurate (Hiprex) Age Range

Methenamine is approved for use in adults and children 6 years of age and older.