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Medicines methenamine hippurateQuestion & answer

methenamine hippurate · Medicine question

Why does methenamine hippurate need acidic urine?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Acidity allows methenamine to release formaldehyde, which provides its antibacterial action in urine.

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