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Cystex

METHENAMINE, SODIUM SALICYLATE

Standard Dose
Directions Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets with a full glass of water 3 times a day. Drink plenty of fluids. Children under 12 years: ask a doctor. Do not use for more than a 3 day period unless directed by a doctor.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Summary

Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets with a full glass of water 3 times a day.

Drink plenty of fluids.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets with a full glass of water 3 times a day. Drink plenty of fluids. Children under 12 years: ask a doctor. Do not use for more than a 3 day period unless directed by a doctor. Warnings and cautions Warnings Reye's syndrome: 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 are 60 or older have stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid 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

Monitoring

  • Warnings Reye's syndrome: 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 are 60 or older have stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid 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

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.