Methenamine and sodium salicylate

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# Overview
Methenamine and sodium salicylate is an analgesic that is FDA approved for the treatment of painful and burning urination.   Common adverse reactions include hypersensitivity.

# Adult Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
- Temporarily relieves
- Painful urination
- Burning urination

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Methenamine and sodium salicylate in adult patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Methenamine and sodium salicylate in adult patients.

# Pediatric Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding Methenamine and sodium salicylate FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Methenamine and sodium salicylate in pediatric patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Methenamine and sodium salicylate in pediatric patients.

# Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Methenamine and sodium salicylate Contraindications in the drug label.

# Warnings
- Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
- Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you age 60 or older have stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- Take a blood thinner (anticoagulant) or teroid drug
- Take other drugs containing an NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
- Have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
- Take more or for a longer time than directed.

# Adverse Reactions

## Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Methenamine and sodium salicylate Clinical Trials Experience in the drug label.

## Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Methenamine and sodium salicylate Postmarketing Experience in the drug label.

# Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Methenamine and sodium salicylate Drug Interactions in the drug label.

# Use in Specific Populations

### Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA): 
There is no FDA guidance on usage of Methenamine and sodium salicylate in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS): 
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Methenamine and sodium salicylate in women who are pregnant.

### Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Methenamine and sodium salicylate during labor and delivery.

### Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Methenamine and sodium salicylate in women who are nursing.

### Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Methenamine and sodium salicylate in pediatric settings.

### Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Methenamine and sodium salicylate in geriatric settings.

### Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Methenamine and sodium salicylate with respect to specific gender populations.

### Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Methenamine and sodium salicylate with respect to specific racial populations.

### Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Methenamine and sodium salicylate in patients with renal impairment.

### Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Methenamine and sodium salicylate in patients with hepatic impairment.

### Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Methenamine and sodium salicylate in women of reproductive potentials and males.

### Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Methenamine and sodium salicylate in patients who are immunocompromised.

# Administration and Monitoring

### Administration
- Oral

### Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Methenamine and sodium salicylate Monitoring in the drug label.

# IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Methenamine and sodium salicylate and IV administrations.

# Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Methenamine and sodium salicylate overdosage.  If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

# Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Methenamine and sodium salicylate Pharmacology in the drug label.

## Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Methenamine and sodium salicylate Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

## Structure
There is limited information regarding Methenamine and sodium salicylate Structure in the drug label.

## Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Methenamine and sodium salicylate Pharmacodynamics in the drug label.

## Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Methenamine and sodium salicylate Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.

## Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Methenamine and sodium salicylate Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.

# Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Methenamine and sodium salicylate Clinical Studies in the drug label.

# How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Methenamine and sodium salicylate How Supplied in the drug label.

## Storage
There is limited information regarding Methenamine and sodium salicylate Storage in the drug label.

# Images

## Drug Images

## Package and Label Display Panel

# Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Methenamine and sodium salicylate Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.

# Precautions with Alcohol
Alcohol-Methenamine and sodium salicylate interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

# Brand Names
- CYSTEX PLUS 

# Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Methenamine and sodium salicylate Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

# Drug Shortage Status

# Price