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Phenazopyridine - oral

(feh-naze-oh-peer-ih-deen)

common brand names: Pyridium, Urogesic

Prodium Usage: this med is used to relieve pain, burning and discomfort of the urinary tract.

How to use Prodium: Take it with food or after meals to prevent stomach upset. for urinary tract infections, this tablet should be used for only two days when used in combination with an antibiotic medication. Length of therapy for phenazopyridine alone is usually less than 15 days.

Prodium side effects: it tablet can cause stomach upset, headache, or dizziness. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your pharmacist. this med causes urine to turn orange-red in color. it isnt harmful. the color change will disappear when med is stopped. Notify your pharmacist if you experience: weakness. in unlikely part you have an allergic reaction to it pill, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your healthcare professional or doctor.

Prodium Precautions: Tell your pharmacist some your medical history, especially: kidney or liver disease, any allergies. If this medication makes you dizzy, avoid driving or taking episode at activities requiring alertness. Phenazopyridine can cause staining of contact lenses. do not wear contacts while taking this medication. Before using phenazopyridine, tell your physician if you are pregnant. it isn't known if phenazopyridine is excreted into breast milk. While, to date, there have been no reports about harm to nursing infants, consult your physician before breast-feeding.

Prodium drug interactions: Tell some your doctor of all the medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially: all pain medications. Phenazopyridine can interfere with certain laboratory tests, including urine tests for glucose (sugar) & ketones. Diabetics should use Clinitest to test there urine for sugar because phenazopyridine does not affect this is results. Before you have any laboratory tests, tell laboratory personnel & physician that you take this pill. do not start or stop any medicine with out physician or physician approval.

Prodium Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms about overdose may include unusual tiredness, skin color changes, decrease in amount of urine; or yellowing about skin or eyes.

Prodium special notes: do not share this medication with others.

If you missed Prodium dose: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if It's almost time since next dose, instead, skip missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. do not double the dose to catch up.

Prodium Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (between 15 & 30 degrees C) away from moisture & sunlight. do not store in bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Phenazopyridine