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Azo-Gesic, Azo-Standard, Baridium, Eridium, Phenazo, Prodium, Pyridiate, Pyridium, Re-Azo, Urinary Analgesic, Uristat, Urodol, Urogesic, Viridium, |Urogesic

Urogesic

Generic Name: phenazopyridine (fe nah zo PIE rih deen)
Brand Names: Azo-Gesic, Azo-Standard, Baridium, Eridium, Phenazo, Prodium, Pyridiate, Pyridium, Re-Azo, Urinary Analgesic, Uristat, Urodol, Urogesic, Viridium

What is phenazopyridine?

Phenazopyridine is a urinary tract analgesic (pain reliever).

Phenazopyridine is used to relieve symptoms of pain, burning, urinary urgency, and urinary frequency associated with urinary tract infections, trauma, surgery, catheter placement, or other painful conditions.

Phenazopyridine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about phenazopyridine?

Phenazopyridine may cause a harmless, orange-red coloring of the urine and other body fluids. Staining of contact lenses and clothing that comes in contact with body fluids may occur.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking phenazopyridine?

How should I take phenazopyridine?

Take phenazopyridine exactly as directed by your doctor or as directed on the package. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain them to you.

Phenazopyridine is usually taken three times a day after meals. Follow the directions given by your doctor or on the package.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and only take the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of an overdose of phenazopyridine may include headache, fatigue, dizziness, weakness, shortness of breath, bluish skin color, loss of consciousness, and death.

What should I avoid while taking phenazopyridine?

Phenazopyridine may cause a harmless, orange-red coloring of the urine and other body fluids. Staining of contact lenses and clothing that comes in contact with body fluids may occur.

Phenazopyridine side effects

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or

• yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Other less serious side effect may be more likely to occur. Talk to your doctor if you experience:

• headache;

• rash or itching;

• stomach upset; or

• orange-red color of the urine.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect phenazopyridine?

There are no known interactions between phenazopyridine and other medications. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking other prescription or over-the-counter medications, including herbal products, during treatment with phenazopyridine.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has additional information about phenazopyridine written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Phenazopyridine is available with a prescription and over-the-counter generically and under several brand names. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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