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Methylene Blue

Antidotes

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Therapeutic class
Antidotes
Habit forming
No
Availability
Prescription (Rx)

Brand names

HyophenPhosphasalProvayblueUrelleUretron DSUribelUribel TabsUrimar Reformulated Oct 2013Urin DSUro-BlueUrogesic Blue Reformulated Apr 2012Ustell

Available as

9 MG · Oral Tablet0.12 MG · Oral Tablet0.12 MG · Oral Capsule1 ML · Injection10 ML · Injection65 MG · Oral Tablet20 MG/ML · Topical Solution2 ML · Injection10 MG/ML · Oral Solution2 ML · Prefilled Syringe10 ML · Prefilled Syringe

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
INDICATIONS and USAGE: Urelle ® is indicated for the treatment of symptoms of irritative voiding. Indicated for the relief of local symptoms, such as inflammation, hypermotility, and pain, which accompany lower urinary tract infections. Indicated for the relief of urinary tract symptoms caused by diagnostic procedures.
How to use / dosing
DOSAGE and ADMINISTRATION: Adults – One tablet orally 4 times per day followed by liberal fluid intake. Pediatric – Dosage must be individualized by a physician for older children. Urelle® is not recommended for use in children 6 years of age or younger.
Side effects
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-877-999-8402 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
WARNINGS: If rapid pulse, dizziness, or blurring of vision occurs, discontinue use immediately. Patients should be advised that urine will be colored blue when taking this medication. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients is possible. Risk - benefit should be carefully considered when the following medical problems exist: cardiac disease (especially cardiac arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, mitral stenosis); gastrointestinal tract obstructive disease; glaucoma; myasthenia gravis; acute urinary retention may be precipitated in obstructive uropathy (such as bladder neck obstruction due to prostatic hypertrophy).
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

31 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Authoritative sources

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.