Hiprex should be started after you have finished treatment of your current UTI. It is important to let your Healthcare Professional know if you are taking any other treatments or over-the-counter medicines for your UTI as some medicines may lessen the effectiveness of Hiprex if taken at the same time. See the section on how to take Hiprex or ask your Healthcare Professional.
Hiprex offers protection against recurrent UTIs
Hiprex is an antibacterial that suppresses and eliminates the bacteria that can cause UTIs.
How?
When you take a Hiprex tablet, the body breaks down the active ingredient (hexamine hippurate 1g/tablet). This agent goes to work when it reaches an acidic environment, like the bladder, killing the common bacteria that cause UTIs.
Using antibiotics long-term to protect against recurrent UTIs
Frequent use of antibiotics has the potential to make bacteria resistant, so alternatives for preventing recurrent UTIs are becoming important. If you are concerned about recurring UTIs, ask your Healthcare Professional if Hiprex is suitable for you.
The good news is there is no known treatment resistance developing with continuous use of Hiprex, so it can be taken long-term.
Please consult your Healthcare Professional to see if Hiprex is suitable for you.
Who can take Hiprex
Hiprex is suitable for adults and children over the age of 6 years for protection from recurrent UTIs.
Good news, it’s also suitable for use in pregnancy but always speak to your Healthcare Professional before use.
You should talk to your Healthcare Professional if you have kidney disease, liver disease, gout or severe dehydration as Hiprex is not recommended in people with these conditions.
Does Hiprex have any side effects?
Infrequently, people taking Hiprex have reported nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, rash and painful or difficult urination.
Please consult your Healthcare Professional for a full list of side effects associated with Hiprex.
Please consult your Healthcare Professional to see if Hiprex is suitable for you.
What’s special about Hiprex?
• Hiprex has been used to offer effective protection against recurrent UTIs for 50 years.
• Hiprex is a fully funded urinary tract health antibacterial.
• Hiprex is a registered general medicine
• Supporting evidence for cranberry products has shown it to be ineffective in preventing UTIs.
Resistance to Hiprex does not appear to develop over continuous use –
Hiprex will remain effective in long term use.
How to take Hiprex
Hiprex can be used continuously for protection from recurrent UTIs.
Adults take 1 tablet twice daily.
Children over 6 years take half to 1 tablet twice daily.
You can take Hiprex with or without food, but should avoid using the following medications as they may make Hiprex less effective.
Note: If you are taking any prescription medicines please consult your Healthcare Professional before taking Hiprex. Talk to your Healthcare Professional if you are unsure.
Please consult your Healthcare Professional to see if Hiprex is suitable for you.