Cystex Plus methenamine, sodium salicylate 162 mg; 162.5 mg Tablet, 40-count — NDC 69693-512-40 (Billing 69693-0512-40)
This is a package of 40 tablets of Cystex Plus methenamine, sodium salicylate 162 mg; 162.5 mg Tablet from Clarion Brands, LLC, marketed since Nov 2015 and currently FDA-listed.
Past resolved recalls for this product (1)
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 1489932
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Other antibacterials class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
Cystex Plus is an unapproved oral tablet containing methenamine and sodium salicylate. Methenamine is typically used in urinary tract products because it converts to formaldehyde in acidic urine, which functions as an antimicrobial agent. Sodium salicylate is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory ingredient commonly used for pain and inflammation relief. This product is marketed without FDA approval.
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Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
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Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per each | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
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| 69693-0512-20 69693-512-20 Main listing | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 20 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | 2016-05-01 | — | Active |
| 69693-0512-24 69693-512-24 | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 24 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | 2022-06-01 | — | Active |
| 69693-0512-40 You're viewing this | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 40 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | 2016-05-01 | — | Active |
| 69693-0512-48 69693-512-48 | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 48 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | 2022-06-01 | — | Active |
Pack size FAQ
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How does this package differ from NDC 69693-0512-20?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Cystex Plus methenamine, sodium salicylate 162 mg; 162.5 mg Tablet?
Therapeutic equivalents
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Sep 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Sep 3, 2026
What it looks like
Where does this data come from?
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
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Benzoic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid used as a preservative in medicines and foods. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth to extend shelf life and maintain product stability.
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Croscarmellose sodium is a plant-based substance derived from cellulose. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets and capsules break down quickly in the digestive system so the medicine can be absorbed.
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A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
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A synthetic yellow dye used to color medications. It helps identify the drug and make it visually distinctive, with no effect on how the medicine works.
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Hypromellose is a plant-based thickener made from cellulose. It's used in medicines as a binder to hold ingredients together, a coating for tablets, and a thickener for liquids.
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Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
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A synthetic plastic polymer made from methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate. It's used as a coating or binder to control how and where the medicine dissolves in your digestive system.
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Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
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Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
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A white powder form of baking soda that acts as a buffer and pH regulator in medicines. It helps maintain the right acid-base balance and may aid tablet disintegration.
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A detergent and foaming agent derived from coconut or palm oil. In medications, it helps break down and mix oil and water-based ingredients, aids in tablet disintegration, and improves how the drug dissolves and spreads in the mouth or digestive system.
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Stearic acid is a fatty acid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as a binder and lubricant in tablets and capsules, helping them hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
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A powder made from a naturally occurring mineral. In medicines, talc works as a glidant and anti-caking agent, helping tablets and capsules flow smoothly during manufacturing and preventing clumping.
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Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
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Triacetin is a clear, oily liquid made from glycerin and acetic acid. It works as a plasticizer and solvent in medicines, helping soften coatings and improve how liquids mix together in formulations.
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Triethyl citrate is a clear liquid derived from citric acid. It acts as a plasticizer and solvent in tablet coatings and film formulations, helping the coating remain flexible and adhere properly to the medicine.
16 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
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ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
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- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses temporarily relieves pain & burning frequency and urgency of urination
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets with a full glass of water 3 times a day. Drink plenty of fluids. Children under 12 years: ask a doctor. Do not use for more than a 3 day period unless directed by a doctor.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause stomach bleeding.
The chance is higher if you are 60 or older have stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug take other drugs containing an NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product take more or for a longer time than directed
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information each tablet contains: sodium 24.4 mg store at 59-86°F (15-30°C) in a cool dry place protect from sunlight
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purposes Methenamine 162 mg Antibacterial Sodium Salicylate 162.5 mg (NSAID)* Analgesic (Pain Reliever) * nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients benzoic acid, croscarmellose sodium, fd&c red #40, fd&c yellow #6, hypromellose , magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate
📄 Do Not Use ▾
Do not use if you are allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If ▾
Ask a doctor before use if you have frequent, burning urination for the first time the stomach bleeding warning applying to you history of stomach problems, such as heartburn high blood pressure heart disease liver cirrhosis bleeding problems diuretic use ulcers kidney disease a sodium restricted diet reach age 60 or older
📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If ▾
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or non-prescription) taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant), steroid, diabetes, gout or arthritis drug
📄 When Using This Product ▾
When using this product do not take more than the recommended dosage
📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If ▾
Stop use and ask a doctor if product has been used for 3 days ringing in the ears you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint vomit blood have bloody or black stools have stomach pain or upset that gets worse or lasts
🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding ▾
If pregnant or breast feeding ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use this product (which contains sodium salicylate) during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away 1-800-222-1222.
📄 Questions or Comments ▾
Questions or comments? 1-844-297-8394
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL VALUE SIZE! 2x More Tablets ‡ MAX STRENGTH Cystex ® Methenamine 162 mg ANTIBACTERIAL ∣ Sodium Salicylate 162.5 mg (NSAID) PAIN RELIEVER UTI PAIN RELIEF + UTI BACTERIA CONTROL Fast relief of pain & burning plus helps control UTI bacteria Maximum Strength UTI Pain Relief Formulated without Urine Discoloring Ingredients † #1 OTC Ingredient for UTI Bacteria Control* † Does not contain urine coloring agents as found in other leading UTI products ‡ Compared to 2023 leading UTI Relief Brands 48 Tablets Cystex is not intended to replace a doctor's care.
TAMPER EVIDENT: TABLETS SEALED IN BLISTER. DO NOT USE IF BLISTER IS OPENED OR DAMAGED . 1000221 REV 7/23 CSTX048BRI MAX STRENGTH Cystex ® Urinary Health Made Eas y™ For more information on Cystex UTI Pain Relief, other products, or Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) please visit www.cyxtex.com or call 844-297-8394 MAX STRENGTH Cystex ® Urinary Health Made Eas y™ Distributed by: Cystex, LLC 811 Broad Street, Suite 600 Chattanooga, TN 37402 @2023 *Source: IRI Sales Data, 2023 P16919 48ct.
Knockout for Expiration Date and Lot Number Principal Display for Blister Pack CYSTEX Methenamine 162 mg / Sodium Salicylate 162.5 mg (NSAID) URINARY PAIN RELIEF TABLETS Reye's Syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Stomach Bleeding Warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause stomach bleeding.
The chance is higher if you: ■ are age 60 or older ■ have stomach ulcers or bleeding problems ■ take a blood thinner (anticoagulant) or steroid drug ■ take other drugs containing an NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) ■ have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product ■ take more or for a longer time than directed. ATTENTION: USE ONLY IF TABLET BLISTER SEALS ARE UNBROKEN LOT: X00X000 EXP: MM/YY CYSTEX, LLC. 1-844-297-8394 1000075 Carton Label Blister Pack
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Listed without an FDA application
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