* Generic Name: phenazopyridine
* Brand Name: Pyridium
* What is phenazopyridine?
* What are the possible side effects of phenazopyridine?
* What is the most important information I should know about
phenazopyridine?
* What should I discuss with my health care provider before
taking phenazopyridine?
* How should I take phenazopyridine?
* What happens if I miss a dose?
* What happens if I overdose?
* What should I avoid while taking phenazopyridine?
* What other drugs will affect phenazopyridine?
* Where can I get more information?
What is phenazopyridine?
Phenazopyridine is a pain reliever that affects the lower part of
your urinary tract (bladder and urethra).
Phenazopyridine is used to treat urinary symptoms such as pain or
burning, increased urination, and increased urge to urinate. These
symptoms can be caused by infection, injury, surgery, catheter, or
other conditions that irritate the bladder.
Phenazopyridine will treat urinary symptoms, but this medication will
not treat a urinary tract infection.. Take any antibiotic that your
doctor prescribes to treat an infection.
Phenazopyridine may also be used for purposes not listed in this
medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of phenazopyridine?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an
allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face,
lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using phenazopyridine and call your doctor at once if you have:
* little or no urinating;
* swelling, rapid weight gain;
* confusion, loss of appetite, pain in your side or lower
back;
* fever, pale or yellowed skin, stomach pain, nausea and
vomiting; or
* blue or purple appearance of your skin.
Common side effects may include:
* headache;
* dizziness; or
* upset stomach.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call
your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side
effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about phenazopyridine?
You should not use phenazopyridine if you have kidney disease.
Pyridium Patient Information including How Should I Take
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What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking
phenazopyridine?
You should not use phenazopyridine if you are allergic to it, or if you
have kidney disease.
To make sure phenazopyridine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you
have:
* liver disease;
* diabetes; or
* a genetic enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate
dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.
FDA pregnancy category B. Phenazopyridine is not expected to harm an
unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you
are pregnant.
It is not known whether phenazopyridine passes into breast milk or if
it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a
doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take phenazopyridine?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Take phenazopyridine after meals.
Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking phenazopyridine.
Phenazopyridine will most likely darken the color of your urine to an
orange or red color. This is a normal effect and is not harmful.
Darkened urine may also cause stains to your underwear that may be
permanent.
Phenazopyridine can also permanently stain soft contact lenses, and you
should not wear them while taking this medicine.
Do not use phenazopyridine for longer than 2 days unless your doctor
has told you to.
This medication can cause unusual results with urine tests. Tell any
doctor who treats you that you are using phenazopyridine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Pyridium Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose
RxList
Take the UTI Quiz
Urinary Tract Infection:Bladder Infection Symptoms, Causes and
Treatments
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Slideshow Pictures
Urinary Incontinence in Women: Loss of Bladder Control?
Urinary Incontinence in Women Slideshow Pictures
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if
it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra
medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at
1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while taking phenazopyridine?
Do not use this medication while wearing soft contact lenses.
Phenazopyridine can permanently discolor soft contact lenses.
What other drugs will affect phenazopyridine?
Other drugs may interact with phenazopyridine, including prescription
and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell
each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and
any medicine you start or stop using.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about phenazopyridine.
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