Description:
Analgesic - Fights urinary pain (162.5 mg sodium salicylate). Antibacterial - Helps control infection (162 mg methenamine) (Cystex helps inhibit the progression of infection until you see the doctor. Cystex is not intended to replace a doctor's care). Double action formula. Fights urinary pain fast. Helps control infection. Each tablet contains 23.7 mg sodium.
Active Ingredients: Methenamine (162 mg), Sodium Salicylate (162.5 mg). Inactive Ingredients: Benzoic Acid, Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Edible Black Ink, FD&C Red No. 40 Lake, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Lake, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Methacrylic Acid-Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer, Silica, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Triethyl Citrate.
Adults and Children 12 Years and Over: Take 2 tablets with a full glass of water 4 times a day. Drink plenty of fluids. Children Under 12 Years: Ask a doctor. Store at 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) in a dry place. Protect from light.
Temporarily relieves: painful urination; burning urination.
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. Alcohol Warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take sodium salicylate or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Sodium Salicylate may cause stomach bleeding. Do not use: if you are on a sodium restricted diet; if you are allergic to salicylates; if you have stomach problems (such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain) that persist or recur, or if you have ulcers or bleeding problems. Ask a doctor before use if you have frequent, burning urination for the first time. Ask a doctor of pharmacist before using if you are taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (thinning the blood), diabetes, gout or arthritis. When using this product: do not take more than the recommended dosage. Stop use and ask a doctor if product has been used for 3 days; pain persists or gets worse; new symptoms occur (these could be signs of a serious condition); ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs. If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Use only if blister unit is unbroken.
