Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for PYRIDIUM 100MG TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Rare Side-Effects
- 8 Technical Classification
- 9 Prescription Statistics
- 9.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 9.2 What was the Dosage Advised?
- 9.3 Directions with respect to food?
- 9.4 How long was it prescribed?
- 9.5 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 9.6 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 9.7 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 9.8 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 9.9 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 10 Available Alternatives for PYRIDIUM 100MG TAB
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Overview
PYRIDIUM 100MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.PYRIDIUM 100MG TAB is composed of: PHENAZOPYRIDINE (100 MG)
Phenazopyridine is a pain reliever that affects the lower part of your urinary tract (bladder and urethra). Phenazopyridine is used to treat urinary symptoms such as pain or burning, increased urination and increased
Usage
PHENAZOPYRIDINE can address symptoms like: Pain With Urination, Burning Micturition, Frequent Urge To UrinateFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
PYRIDIUM 100MG TAB is generally taken With Food.Precautions for PYRIDIUM 100MG TAB and its Constituents
Caution should be exercised in patients with
Common Side-Effects
PHENAZOPYRIDINE : Head Headache, Dizziness, Abdomen Upset StomachRare Side-Effects
PHENAZOPYRIDINE : Skin Rash, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Abdomen Pain, Fever, Chills, Easy Bruising, Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness), Shortness Of Breath, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Face Swelling, Body ItchingTechnical Classification
PHENAZOPYRIDINE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS GENITOURINARY TRACT AGENTS / GENITOURINARY TRACT AGENTSPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| 3 Times Daily | 78% |
| 2 Times Daily | 14% |
What was the Dosage Advised?
| 200mg | 64% |
| 1/2tab | 18% |
| 1TAB | 14% |
Directions with respect to food?
| After Food | 100% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 3 Days | 67% |
| 5 Days | 14% |
| 2 Days | 13% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| 5 to 12yrs | 1% |
| 12 to 18yrs | 1% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 32% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 27% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 12% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 13% |
| 70yrs and above | 14% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 50% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Urologist | 31% |
| Gynaecologist | 30% |
| Physician | 19% |
| Gastroenterologist | 7% |
| Cardiologist | 3% |
| Neurosurgeon | 2% |
| Cardio Thoracic Surgeon | 1% |
| Pulmonologist | 1% |
| Gynaecologist And Obstetrician | 1% |
| Internist | 1% |
| Pediatrician | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| HIFENAC -P TAB | 16% |
| CITROSODA PWD | 16% |
| URISPAS TAB | 15% |
| DROTIN-M TAB | 10% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| URINE C/S (MICROBIOLOGY) | 28% |
| URINE R/M (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 19% |
| SERUM SODIUM (SEROLOGY) | 10% |
Available Alternatives for PYRIDIUM 100MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| PYRIDIUM 100MG TAB | INR 67 for 10 TABLETS | PHENAZOPYRIDINE 100 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| PHENAZOPYRIDINE | PHENAZOPYRIDINE | |
| PYRIDIUM 200MG TAB | INR 73 for 10 TABLETS | PHENAZOPYRIDINE 200.0 MG |