What is Cystex Urinary Pain Relief?
Methenamine aids in slowing the development of bacteria. The chemical Sodium Salicylate is a painkiller and is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in a class of medications known as salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates).
Cystex Urinary Pain Relief is a combination medication that is used to ease signs of bladder infections and irritation, including burning or painful urination or experiencing an urgent or frequently frequent need to urinate. Cystex Urinary Pain Relief may aid in reducing the severity of a urinary bladder infection. Ask your physician to make sure you do not require the prescribed antibiotic medication. Cystex Urinary Pain Relief may be utilized for other purposes that are not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of Cystex Urinary Pain Relief
Contact a medical professional immediately. If you notice symptoms warning signs of an allergic response, such as running nose, sneezing or nasal stuffiness; wheezing or difficulties breathing or hives; swelling of your lips, face, and throat,
This medication could cause severe adverse effects. Take this medicine off and contact your doctor immediately if you suffer from:
- Your ears are ringing.
- A feeling of lightheadedness, as if you've passed out;
- New or worsening stomach pain
- Bloody or tarry stool, coughing up blood, or vomit that resembles coffee grounds
The less serious side effects could be more likely, and there may be no side effects whatsoever.
This is not a comprehensive list of all side effects. Others could happen. Consult your physician to seek medical advice on adverse effects. You can report any side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar or related drugs
Oxybutynin, Myrbetriq, Solifenacin, Tolterodine, Mirabegron, and Detrol
Warnings
Cystex Urinary Pain Relief can increase the risk of a fatal cardiac attack as well as stroke. Don't take this medication immediately prior to or following coronary bypass surgery (coronary bypass graft for an artery, or CABG). This medication can also trigger stomach or intestinal bleeding, which could lead to death.
Prior to use this drug
An NSAID increases the chance of suffering a fatal stroke or heart attack, even if you do not have certain risk factors. Don't take this medication immediately prior to or following coronary bypass surgeries (coronary bypass graft for the artery, also known as CABG). An NSAID can also trigger stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can lead to death. These problems can develop in a matter of minutes while using Cystex Urinary Pain Relief, especially among older adults. It is not recommended to take this medication if you are intolerant of methenamine, sodium salicylate, or aspirin.
Consult a physician before taking Cystex Urinary Pain Relief to alleviate frequent or painful urinary tract infections if you've never experienced such symptoms prior. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to determine if this medication is safe to use if you previously had:
- Heartburn, ulcers in the stomach, or bleeding
- Heart disease, high blood pressure;
- Cirrhosis or any other liver disease;
- If you're on a diet that's low in salt,
- If you consume more than three alcoholic drinks each day,
Talk to your doctor prior to using this medication if you are breastfeeding or pregnant. If you're pregnant, then you shouldn't take this medication unless your physician advises you to. Taking an NSAID in the final twenty weeks of pregnancy may result in serious kidney or heart problems for the unborn baby and may cause complications during the pregnancy.
Don't give Cystex Urinary Pain Relief to any child under 12 without a medical recommendation. Don't give the medication to a teenager or child suffering from flu symptoms, fever, or if you have chickenpox. Salicylates can cause Reye's syndrome, which is a serious and often fatal illness in children.
How to take Cystex?
Follow the directions on the label or as recommended by your physician. Make sure you are using the dose that's effective in treating your condition. Use Cystex Urinary Pain Relief with a full glass of water. Take plenty of fluids throughout the day. Consult your doctor if symptoms don't improve after three days. Maintain at room temperature, free of heat, moisture, and light.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Do not take the medicine for as long as you can. However, do not take any missed doses if it's close to the time of the next dose. Don't have two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
For medical emergencies, seek emergency medical attention or contact for help at the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222.
What should be avoided?
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist prior to using any other medicines to treat discomfort, swelling, fever, as well as cold or influenza symptoms. They could contain ingredients like Cystex Urinary Pain Relief (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen).
Avoid alcohol. Alcohol consumption can increase your chance of bleeding from your stomach.
Interaction with other drugs
Consult a physician or pharmacist prior to taking Cystex Urinary Pain Relief alongside any other medications, including:
- A diuretic, or "water pill";
- Medicines to treat the conditions of gout and joint pain;
- Insulin, oral diabetes medicine, or
- A blood thinner—Warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven
This list is not comprehensive. Other drugs can interact with Cystex Urinary Pain Relief, which includes prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and products made from herbs. The interactions of all drugs are listed here.
