Hiprex™

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For prophylaxis or suppression of bacteriuria associated with chronic or recurrent infection of the urinary tract

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Keep Container Tightly Closed/Airtight

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Tablet, uncoated
• Oral
• White, oblong shaped tablet inscribed: upper face score line and embossing HX and lower face plain

Source: ARTG

Not scheduled medicines: We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. These medicines are Not Scheduled.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called ‘scheduling’. You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

• 100
• 20

Source: ARTG

This medicine was verified as available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on 1 August 2026, under PBS item codes 14005D (Opens in new tab) and 3124K (Opens in new tab). Ask your pharmacist or doctor about your eligibility

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: Methenamine hippurate

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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