PROSED/DS

Drug Name: PROSED/DS

PROSED/DS DESCRIPTION:
METHENAMINE/METHYLENE BLUE/BENZOIC/PHENYL SAL/ATROPINE/HYOSCYAMINE (meth-EN-uh-meen/METH-ih-leen blue/ben-ZOH-ick/FEEN-ill sal-ISS- uh-late/AT-trow-peen/hi-oh-SYE-uh-meen)

COMMON PROSED/DS BRAND NAME(S):
Dolsed, Prosed/DS, Uretron, Uridon, Urised

PROSED/DS SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, loss of appetite, dry mouth, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, and nervousness may occur. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute. Notify your doctor if you develop chest pain, a rapid pulse, fever, eye pain, painful urination, mental confusion or skin rash while taking PROSED/DS. Because PROSED/DS may cause drowsiness or blurred vision, use caution driving or performing tasks requiring alertness. PROSED/DS causes urine and, possibly, stools to turn blue-green in color. Do not be alarmed. This effect is temporary and will disappear when the medication is stopped. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE PROSED/DS:
PROSED/DS: Take PROSED/DS as directed at evenly spaced interval around the clock. Continue taking it for the full time prescribed even if symptoms disappear. Stopping therapy too early may result in ineffective treatment and can lead to a re-infection. Take each dose with a full glass of water and drink plenty of fluids while taking this.

PROSED/DS WARNING:
Children and teenagers should not use aspirin, aspirin- containing or aspirin-related medications for flu symptoms or chickenpox without first consulting a doctor. A rare but serious illness known as Reye's syndrome may occur.

PROSED/DS USES:
PROSED/DS contains anti-infective, pain reliever, and antispasmodic ingredients. It is used to treat urinary tract infections and helps to relieve pain, burning, urinary urgency and frequency and other associated symptoms.

PROSED/DS PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing kidney disease, liver disease, stomach or intestinal disorders, glaucoma or if you have any allergies. PROSED/DS should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if PROSED/DS appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

PROSED/DS DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take especially any medication for blood pressure or depression or any sulfa-antibiotics. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

PROSED/DS OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include fast heartbeat, dizziness, blurred vision, seizures; and slowed or shallow breathing.

PROSED/DS NOTES:
Do not share PROSED/DS with others.

MISSED PROSED/DS DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

PROSED/DS STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.