Introduction

Company name: Dechra Veterinary Products

Address: (A business unit of Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC)

Cartmel Drive

Harlescott

Shrewsbury SY1 3TB

Telephone: 01743 441632

Fax: 01743 462111

Email: info@dechra-uk.com

Website: www.dechra-uk.com

Presentation

White normal convex tablets, 9.5 mm diameter, each containing Hexamine (Methenamine) 150 mg and Sodium Acid Phosphate anhydrous 116 mg (equivalent to NaH2PO4.2H2O 150 mg/tablet).

Uses

A urinary acidifier to aid in the control of infections of the urinary tract in dogs.

Dosage and administration

Dogs: 1 to 2 tablets daily for 7 days. By oral administration.

This product is suitable for sustained therapy over a long period, but for the initial period of therapy consult your veterinary surgeon.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

Operator warnings: Wash hands thoroughly after handling tablets. Wear protective rubber gloves if there is a known hypersensitivity to this product.

Accidental eye contact: rinse thoroughly with clean running water and seek medical advice.

Accidental ingestion: drink plenty of water and seek urgent medical attention.

Advice to doctor: Hexamine is metabolised to Formaldehyde. An alkalinising agent such as Sodium Bicarbonate or large quantities of water are recommended.

General precautions: For animal treatment only.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Do not store above 25°C. Store in a dry place. Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Disposal: Dispose of used packaging in the household refuse. Unused tablets should be returned to the veterinary surgeon.

Legal category

POM-V

Packaging Quantities

Bottles of 250 tablets.

Further information

It is usual in cases of cystitis, for example, to find that the urine is markedly alkaline as a result of the growth of micro-organisms in the urinary tract.

Hexamine and Sodium Acid Phosphate are both excreted in the urine.

Hexamine is hydrolysed to Formaldehyde which has an antiseptic action, but it is more effective in an acid medium than an alkaline medium, hence the combination with Sodium Acid Phosphate to render the urine of acid pH.

This preparation is suitable for sustained therapy over a long period, but for the acute phase consult your veterinarian.

To be supplied only on veterinary prescription.

UK authorised veterinary medicinal product.

Marketing authorisation number

Vm 10434/4038.