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| Pronunciation |
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 (fen
az oh PEER i
deen) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Azo-Dine®[OTC]; Azo-Gesic®[OTC];
Azo-Standard®; Baridium®; Prodium™[OTC];
Pyridiate®; Pyridium®; Uristat®[OTC];
Urodol®[OTC]; Urofemme®[OTC];
Urogesic® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Analgesic, Urinary |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to phenazopyridine or any other part of this
medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you have any of the following conditions: Kidney disease, kidney
infection during pregnancy, poor kidney function, or severe
hepatitis. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to relieve pain from a urinary tract
infection. |
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| How does it work? |
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Phenazopyridine relieves pain. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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Take this medicine with food. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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This medicine is not to be used instead of an antibiotic. It will not
cure a urinary tract infection.
This medicine may change the color of urine or stool to orange or
yellow.
Protect clothing from staining.
This medicine may stain contact lenses.
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
Belly pain. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
Clinistix® or Tes-Tape®
may not accurately check urine sugar levels. Phenazopyridine interferes with how
they work. Clinitest® is fine to use with this medicine.
Follow up with healthcare provider if symptoms
return. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Severe belly pain.
Severe nausea or vomiting.
Not hungry.
Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes.
Feeling extremely tired or weak.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store at room temperature.
Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or
kitchen. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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