Phenazopyridine, Oral

What are other names for this medicine?

Type of medicine: urinary analgesic

Generic and brand names: phenazopyridine, oral; Azo-Standard; Pyridium; Prodium; UTI Relief; Uristat

What is this medicine used for?

This medicine is taken by mouth to relieve pain, burning, and discomfort caused by urinary tract infections and other urinary problems. It is usually taken along with an antibiotic.

What should my healthcare provider know before I take this medicine?

Before taking this medicine, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had:

• an allergic reaction to any medicine
• a blood disorder such as G6PD deficiency
• kidney problems or trouble urinating.
• liver disease.

Females of childbearing age: Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine without your healthcare provider's approval.

How do I use it?

Take this medicine with food or right after a meal to lessen any stomach upset. Normally you will not take this medicine for more than 2 days.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. In that case, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take double doses. If you are not sure of what to do if you miss a dose, or if you miss more than one dose, contact your healthcare provider.

What should I watch out for?

This medicine is used to relieve the discomfort caused by infections, but it will not cure them.

This medicine will color your urine or tears reddish-orange. This is not harmful. This medicine may also stain contact lenses. You may want to remove contacts while you are taking this medicine.

Contact your healthcare provider if your condition does not improve in a few days or if it gets worse.

Diabetics: This medicine may affect urine sugar test results. Talk with your healthcare provider before you change your diet or dosage of diabetes medicine

What are the possible side effects?

Along with its needed effects, your medicine may cause some unwanted side effects. Some side effects may be very serious. Some side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that continue or get worse.

Serious (report these to your healthcare provider right away): Weakness, skin discoloration or rash, light-colored bowel movements; severe abdominal pain; yellowish eyes or skin.

Other: Stomach upset, headache, dizziness.

What products might interact with this medicine?

No significant drug interactions have been reported.

Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, nonprescription, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins) with you. Be sure that you tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the products you are taking.

How should I store this medicine?

Store this medicine at room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed. Protect it from heat, high humidity, and bright light.

This advisory includes selected information only and may not include all side effects of this medicine or interactions with other medicines. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information or if you have any questions.

Ask your pharmacist for the best way to dispose of outdated medicine or medicine you have not used. Do not throw medicine in the trash.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Do not share medicines with other people.