Type of medicine: antiseptic
Generic and brand names: acetohydroxamic acid, oral; Lithostat
This medicine is taken by mouth to treat urinary tract infections. It is usually taken along with antibiotics.
Before taking this medicine, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had:
Females of childbearing age: This medicine has been reported to cause birth defects. Read the information that comes in the medicine package. Use an effective birth control method while you are taking this medicine and for a month after stopping it. Stop taking this medicine at the first sign that you may be pregnant and contact your healthcare provider right away. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
Check the label on the medicine for directions about your specific dose. Take this medicine on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after meals) with a full glass of water, unless your healthcare provider tells you otherwise. If the medicine upsets your stomach, you may take it with food.
Take it for the length of time prescribed, even if you feel better. If you stop taking it too soon, the infection may return.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. In that case, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take double doses. If you are not sure of what to do if you miss a dose, or if you miss more than one dose, contact your healthcare provider.
If you or anyone else has intentionally taken too much of this medicine, call 911 or go to the emergency room right away. If you pass out, have seizures, weakness or confusion, or have trouble breathing, call 911. If you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much of this medicine, call the poison control center. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. The poison control center number is 800-222-1222.
Symptoms of an acute overdose may include: severe anxiety, tremors, nausea, vomiting, tiredness.
If you take this medicine for more than 2 weeks, you will need to have lab tests regularly to see how this medicine affects you. Keep all appointments for these tests.
Drinking alcohol while taking this medicine may cause a severe rash. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine.
If you need emergency care, surgery, or dental work, tell the healthcare provider or dentist you are taking this medicine.
Along with its needed effects, your medicine may cause some unwanted side effects. Some side effects may be very serious. Some side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that continue or get worse.
Life-threatening (Report these to your healthcare provider right away. If you cannot reach your healthcare provider right away, get emergency medical care or call 911 for help): Allergic reaction (hives; itching; rash; trouble breathing; tightness in your chest; swelling of your lips, tongue, and throat).
Serious (report these to your healthcare provider right away): Unusual tiredness or weakness; unusual bruising or bleeding; paleness; chest pain; shortness of breath; dark urine; light-colored bowel movements; yellow eyes or skin; unusual hair loss; fast or irregular heartbeat; pain, swelling, or redness of the legs; depression.
Other: Headache, nervousness, shakiness, nausea, vomiting, mild rash, loss of appetite, mild tiredness.
When you take this medicine with other medicines, it can change the way this or any of the other medicines work. Nonprescription medicines, vitamins, natural remedies, and certain foods may also interact. Using these products together might cause harmful side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are taking:
If you are not sure if your medicines might interact, ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider. Keep a list of all your medicines with you. List all the prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins that you take. Be sure that you tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the products you are taking.
Store this medicine at room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed. Protect it from heat, high humidity, and bright light.
This advisory includes selected information only and may not include all side effects of this medicine or interactions with other medicines. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information or if you have any questions.
Ask your pharmacist for the best way to dispose of outdated medicine or medicine you have not used. Do not throw medicine in the trash.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Do not share medicines with other people.
