Methylene Blue Oral - Methylene Blue - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Methylene Blue Oral
• Urolene Blue
• METH-ih-leen-blue

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used as a urinary antiseptic in the treatment of urinary tract infections.
• It is also used as a diagnostic agent because of its blue staining properties.

Methylene Blue Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.

Read Before Using Methylene Blue Oral (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, vomiting or bladder irritation may occur.
• If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, notify your doctor.
• This medication causes the urine, stools and possibly skin to turn green-blue in color.
• Do not be alarmed.
• Expect this effect.
• The discoloration will disappear when the medication is stopped.
• Notify your doctor if you notice.

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take.
• Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Methylene Blue Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat, light and moisture.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth usually 3 times a day after meals.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water.
• Take this medication as directed.
• Do not increase the dose, take it more often or continue taking this for longer than prescribed.