What Does the Antibiotic Methenamine Treat?
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According to a 2022 systematic review, methenamine is generally an effective and well-tolerated option for urinary tract infection (UTI) prophylaxis. As a urinary antiseptic, the antibiotic methenamine is prescribed specifically for the prevention and suppression of chronic and recurrent UTIs, rather than for the treatment of acute infections. It works differently than traditional antibiotics and is a valuable tool for managing antibiotic resistance.
