Warning: following following text is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your pharmacist. it shouldnot be construed to indicate that use of tablet is safe or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.

Phenazopyridine - oral

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

common brand names: Pyridium, Urogesic

Urinary Tract Usage: it med is used to relieve pain, burning and discomfort of urinary tract.

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

Urinary Tract side effects: it drug can cause stomach upset, headache, or dizziness. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform you're doctor. it drug causes urine to turn orange-red in color. it is not harmful. the color change will disappear when the medication is stopped. Notify your doctor if you experience: weakness. at unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this medication, 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 physician or physician.

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

Urinary Tract drug interactions: Tell your pharmacist of every the 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 Its results. Before you have any laboratory tests, tell the laboratory personnel & physician that you take it medication. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or healthcare professional approval.

Urinary Tract Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact youre 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 about skin or eyes.

Urinary Tract special notes: do not share it drug with others.

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

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

Active Ingredients : Phenazopyridine