Phenazopyridine is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract. It relieves urinary tract pain, burning, irritation, and discomfort caused by urinary tract infections.
Side effects
Headache
Itching
Nausea
Rash
Urine discolouration
Vomiting
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Phenazopyridine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Phenazopyridine is to be taken with food.
How it works
Phenazopyridine is not an antibiotic. It works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to the brain which decreases the sensation of pain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Phenazopyridine a narcotic, antibiotic? Phenazopyridine is not a narcotic or antibiotic
Q. Does Phenazopyridine contain penicillin? It does not contain penicillin
Q. Does Phenazopyridine treat urinary tract infection? Does not treat urinary tract infection
Q. Does Phenazopyridine clean your system? Does not clean the system. Phenazopyridine relieves the symptoms of urinary tract infection
Q. Is Phenazopyridine the same as azo? Azo and Azo-standard is the brand name of Phenazopyridine
Q. Is Phenazopyridine a blood thinner? Phenazopyridine is not a blood thinner
Q. Is Phenazopyridine over the counter? Phenazopyridine is available over the counter
Q. Is Phenazopyridine gluten free? Phenazopyridine is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use
Q. Does Phenazopyridine affect birth control? The effect of birth control tablets may decrease when taken with Phenazopyridine
Q. Does Phenazopyridine affect urinalysis or urinary tract infection test? Phenazopyridine may affect urinalysis or urinary tract infection test
Q. Does Phenazopyridine make you sleepy? Phenazopyridine may cause sleepiness.
Expert Advice
Do not take Phenazopyridine for more than 2 days without consulting your doctor.Phenazopyridine should be taken after meals.Do not take Phenazopyridine if you are allergic to Phenazopyridine or any other ingredient of the medicine.Do not take Phenazopyridine if you have kidney problems or history of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency or other blood disorders.Avoid using Phenazopyridine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Product Details
SKU: PC-4892 Product Description: Pyridium 200 mg Tablet is manufactured by Menarini India Pvt Ltd Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.