Warning: following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, expertise & expertise & judgment of your healthcare professional. it should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe or effective for you. Consult youre doctor before using it medication.
Phenazopyridine - oral
(feh-naze-oh-peer-ih-deen)
common brand names: Pyridium, Urogesic
V R Urinary Pain Relief Usage: this medication is used to relieve pain, burning & discomfort of urinary tract.
How to use V R Urinary Pain Relief: Take it with food or after meals to prevent stomach upset. for urinary tract infections, this drug should be used for only 2 days when used in combination with an antibiotic drug. Length of therapy for phenazopyridine alone is usually less than 15 days.
V R Urinary Pain Relief side effects: this drug may cause stomach upset, headache, or dizziness. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform youre physician. this drug causes urine to turn orange-red in color. this isnt harmful. color change will disappear when medication is stopped. Notify youre healthcare professional if you experience: weakness. in unlikely episode you have an allergic reaction to this medication, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms about an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
V R Urinary Pain Relief Precautions: Tell your pharmacist 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 it drug. Before using phenazopyridine, tell some your pharmacist if you are pregnant. It's not known if phenazopyridine is excreted in to breast milk. While, to date, there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
V R Urinary Pain Relief med interactions: Tell your physician about every medicines you may use (both prescription & nonprescription), especially: every pain medications. Phenazopyridine can interfere with certain laboratory tests, including urine tests since glucose (sugar) and 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 laboratory personnel & physician that you take this medication. don't start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or pharmacist approval.
V R 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 about urine; or yellowing about skin or eyes.
V R Urinary Pain Relief special notes: don't share this pill with others.
If you missed V R Urinary Pain Relief dose: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if Its almost time for next dose, instead, skip missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not double the dose to catch up.
V R Urinary Pain Relief Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (between 15 & 30 degrees C) away from moisture & sunlight. don't store in the bathroom.
Active Ingredients : Phenazopyridine