Uribel

Generic name: Hyoscyamine, methenamine, methylene blue, phenyl salicylate, Sodium biphosphate monobasic

Drug class: Urinary antispasmodics

Dosage forms: Tablet

Root of administration: Oral

Mechanism of action: Hyoscyamine produces many effects in the body, including relief from muscle spasms. Methenamine and methylene blue work as mild antiseptics that fight bacteria in the urine and bladder. Phenyl salicylate is a mild pain reliever. Sodium biphosphate monobasic is a form of phosphorus, which is a naturally occurring substance that is important in every cell in the body.

Drug usage cases: Uribel is a combination medicine used to treat bladder irritation (pain, spasms, inflammation) caused by urinary tract infection. Uribel is also used to prevent bladder discomfort during a medical procedure.

Drug contra indications: You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to hyoscyamine, methenamine, methylene blue, phenyl salicylate, or Sodium biphosphate monobasic. During your treatment with this medicine, do not start or stop using any other medications unless your doctor tells you to. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

heart disease; a heart rhythm disorder; congestive heart failure; coronary heart disease; a heart valve disorder; glaucoma; an enlarged prostate or bladder obstruction; myasthenia gravis; an ulcer or obstruction in your stomach; an allergy to belladonna (Donnatal and others); or an allergy to salicylates (such as aspirin, choline magnesium trisalicylate, magnesium salicylate). Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

Side effects: Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. This medicine may cause serious side effects. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

severe dizziness, blurred vision, fast heart rate; painful or difficult urination; or shortness of breath. Older adults may be more likely to have side effects from this medication. Methylene blue will most likely cause your urine or stools to appear blue or green in color. This is a normal side effect of the medication and will not cause any harm.

Warnings: Many drugs can interact with methylene blue. During your treatment with this medicine, do not start or stop using any other medications without your doctor’s advice. If you take an antidepressant or psychiatric medication, call your doctor right away if you have signs of a serious drug interaction, including: confusion, memory problems, feeling hyperactive (mentally or physically), loss of coordination, muscle twitching, shivering, sweating, diarrhea, and/or fever.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding: It is not known whether this medication will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine. This medicine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.