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Phenazopyridine - oral

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

common brand names: Pyridium, Urogesic

Urinary Pain Relief Usage: this drug is used to relieve pain, burning & discomfort of urinary tract.

How to use Urinary Pain Relief: Take this with food or after meals to prevent stomach upset. for urinary tract infections, this medication should be used since only 2 days when used in combination with an antibiotic drug. Length of therapy for phenazopyridine alone is usually less than 15 days.

Urinary Pain Relief side effects: this drug may cause stomach upset, headache, or dizziness. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your physician. this medication causes urine to turn orange-red in color. this isn't harmful. color change will disappear when tablet is stopped. Notify your doctor if you experience: weakness. in unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immeditial medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice another effects not listed above, contact your pharmacist or doctor.

Urinary Pain Relief Precautions: Tell your pharmacist some your medical history, especially: kidney or liver disease, any allergies. If this drug makes you dizzy, avoid driving or taking part in activities requiring alertness. Phenazopyridine may cause staining of contact lenses. do not wear contacts while taking this medication. Before using phenazopyridine, tell you're healthcare professional if you are pregnant. it isnt known if phenazopyridine is excreted into breast milk. While, to date, theyre have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Urinary Pain Relief medication interactions: Tell some your doctor about all medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially: every pain medications. Phenazopyridine can interfere with certain laboratory tests, including urine tests for glucose (sugar) & ketones. Diabetics should use Clinitest to test their urine for sugar because phenazopyridine does not affect It's results. Before you have any laboratory tests, tell the laboratory personnel and pharmacist that you take this medication. don't start or stop any medicine with-out doctor or pharmacist approval.

Urinary Pain Relief Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual tiredness, skin color changes, decrease in amount of urine; or yellowing of skin or eyes.

Urinary Pain Relief special notes: don't share this drug with others.

If you missed Urinary Pain Relief dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if It's almost time for next dose, instead, skip the missed dose & resume some your usual dosing schedule. do not double dose to catch up.

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

Active Ingredients : Phenazopyridine