Pneumococcal polysaccharides vaccine (PPSV), 23-valent and Urin D/S

• Generic Name: pneumococcal 23-polyvalent vaccine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pneumovax 23

Pneumococcal disease is a serious infection caused by a bacteria. Pneumococcal bacteria can infect the sinuses and inner ear. It can also infect the lungs, blood, and brain and these conditions can be fatal.

Pneumococcal polysaccharides vaccine (PPSV) is used to prevent infection caused by pneumococcal bacteria. PPSV contains 23 of the most common types of pneumococcal bacteria.

PPSV works by exposing you to a small dose of the bacteria or a protein from the bacteria, which causes your body to develop immunity to the disease. PPSV will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body.

PPSV is for use only in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. For children younger than 2 years old, another vaccine called Prevnar (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine [PCV] 7-valent) is used, usually given between the ages of 2 months and 15 months.

Like any vaccine, PPSV may not provide protection from disease in every person.

• Generic Name: hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / phenyl salicylate / sodium biphosphate
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Azuphen MB, Hyolev MB, Phosphasal, UR N-C, Uramit MB, Urelle, Uribel, Urimar-T, Urin D/S, Uro-L, Ustell, Utira-C, Uro-MP, Vilamit MB, Vilevev MB, UR N-C, Urelle, Uretron D/S, Urin DS, Uro-458, UroAv-81, UroAv-B, Uticap, Utrona-C

Hyoscyamine produces many effects in the body, including relief from muscle spasms.

Methenamine and methylene blue work as mild antiseptics that fight bacteria in the urine and bladder.

Phenyl salicylate is a mild pain reliever.

Sodium biphosphate is a form of phosphorus, which is a naturally occurring substance that is important in every cell in the body.

Urin D/S is a combination medicine used to treat bladder irritation (pain, spasms, inflammation) caused by urinary tract infection. Urin D/S is also used to prevent bladder discomfort during a medical procedure.

Urin D/S may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.