PHENAZOPYRIDINE

Overview

PHENAZOPYRIDINE is a Schedule H drug.

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?

PHENAZOPYRIDINE is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

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

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with PHENAZOPYRIDINE as Ingredient

PYRIDIUM 100MG TABPHENAZOPYRIDINE 100 MG
PYRIDIUM 200MG TABPHENAZOPYRIDINE 200.0 MG