The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are often treated with antibiotics and are a source of antibiotic overuse. ⋯ There is insufficient evidence to be certain of the benefits of methenamine hippurate to prevent UTI. Further research is needed to test the drug's effectiveness in preventing UTIs and as an alternative for antibiotic treatment for UTI.