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Antibacterial (urinary).

Methenamine Mandelate acts as an antibacterial agent.

Methenamine mandelate is a synthetic antibacterial agent that, when applied to the skin, hydrolyzes to ammonia and formaldehyde. A 5% methenamine stick or a 10% solution is effective in mild to moderate hyperhidrosis and rarely produces allergic reactions.

Mandelamine (Parke-Davis).

Hexamethylenetetramine mandelate (Methenamine) is awhite crystalline powder with a sour taste and practically noodor. It is very soluble in water and has the advantage ofproviding its own acidity, although in its use, the custom isto carry out a preliminary acidification of the urine for 24 to36 hours before administration.