Methenamine Hippurate

Alternate Name: Hiprex

Description: Methenamine Hippurate is used to prevent chronic urinary tract infections. On average, Methenamine Hippurate is priced at about $154 for a supply of 60, 1 g tablets. You can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to get a Methenamine Hippurate discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antiseptic

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 1 GM

Warnings: Check with your doctor before using this medicine if you have liver or kidney problems, severe dehydration, or other medical problems. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine

Food Warnings: This medicine works best in acidic urine. Drinking cranberry juice will help keep urine acidic. Avoid foods that lower the acid in your urine, such as nuts or milk and other dairy products., Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using a sulfa drug (such as Bactrim® or Septra®)., It is best to avoid using antacids (such as Maalox® or Mylanta®) while taking methenamine.