PYRIDIUM 200MG TAB

Overview

PYRIDIUM 200MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

PYRIDIUM 200MG TAB is composed of: PHENAZOPYRIDINE (200.0 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 urge to urinate. These symptoms can be caused by infection, injury, surgery, catheter or other conditions that irritate the bladder.

Usage

PHENAZOPYRIDINE can address symptoms like: Pain With Urination, Burning Micturition, Frequent Urge To Urinate

Frequently 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 200MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for PYRIDIUM 200MG TAB and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency (an inherited blood disease), any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Common Side-Effects

PHENAZOPYRIDINE : Head Headache, Dizziness, Abdomen Upset Stomach

Rare 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 Itching

Technical Classification

PHENAZOPYRIDINE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS GENITOURINARY TRACT AGENTS / GENITOURINARY TRACT AGENTS

Prescription 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	89%
2 Times Daily	7%

How long was it prescribed?

3 Days	60%
2 Days	26%
5 Days	10%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

5 to 12yrs	2%
18 to 35yrs	16%
35 to 50yrs	27%
50 to 60yrs	18%
60 to 70yrs	12%
70yrs and above	24%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females

38%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Urologist	42%
Physician	38%
Gastroenterologist	6%
Neurologist	4%
Oncologist	2%
Cardiologist	2%
Orthopaedist	2%
Surgeon	2%
Pediatrician	2%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

HIFENAC P TAB	30%
SILODAL 8MG TAB	20%
LOOZ SYP	19%
PAN D TAB	15%
DOLO TAB 650MG	15%
RANTAC TAB 150MG	13%
ZIFI 200MG TAB	11%
BECOSULES-Z CAP	11%
AUGMENTIN DUO 625MG TAB	11%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

CBC (HEMATOLOGY)	26%
URINE C/S (MICROBIOLOGY)	26%
PT/INR (HEMATOLOGY)	22%
RFT (BIOCHEMISTRY)	20%
URINE ROUTINE (BIOCHEMISTRY)	20%
LFT (SCREENING)	20%
URINE R/M (BIOCHEMISTRY)	20%
SERUM POTASSIUM (SEROLOGY)	13%
USG KUB (RADIOLOGY)	13%
SERUM SODIUM (SEROLOGY)	13%
TLC (HEMATOLOGY)	11%

Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?

Plenty of fluids (Diet)	30%
Plenty of liquids (Diet)	15%
Blood Sugar Monitoring (Others)	15%
Follow diet as advised (Diet)	13%

Available Alternatives for PYRIDIUM 200MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

PYRIDIUM 200MG TAB

INR 73 for 10 TABLETS

PHENAZOPYRIDINE 200.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

PHENAZOPYRIDINE		PHENAZOPYRIDINE
PYRIDIUM 100MG TAB	INR 67 for 10 TABLETS	PHENAZOPYRIDINE 100 MG