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Pyridium 100mg Tablet

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Pyridium 100mg Tablet is a product of Pfizer Ltd

Composition: Phenazopyridine (100mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Pyridium 100mg Tablet

Description:

Pyridium 100mg Tablet is used for symptomatic relief of pain. It helps treat burning sensation, urgency to urinate, and other discomforts arising from the urinary tract caused by infection, trauma, surgery, etc. It should be used only for symptomatic relief of pain and not as a substitute for other treatments.

Pyridium 100mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. This will reduce stomach upset that can be caused by the medicine. In general, the use of this medicine should not exceed more than 2 days. Consult your doctor regarding the dose and duration and follow the instructions strictly.

Some common side effects seen with this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and urine discoloration. These side effects are usually temporary and go away after the treatment stops. However, if they persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know.

Earlier starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or suffering from any liver, kidney, or heart problems. You should also let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicine for the same condition or other diseases.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pyridium 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Pyridium

  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Stomach cramp

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pyridium 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Pyridium 100mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pyridium 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Pyridium 100mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Pyridium 100mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.
Liver
UNSAFE
Pyridium 100mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

FAQs:

What is Pyridium 100mg Tablet used for?

Pyridium 100mg Tablet is used to relieve pain, burning, urgency, and frequent urination caused by irritation in the urinary tract. It works as a urinary tract analgesic, but it does not cure the infection itself. Doctors usually prescribe it along with antibiotics when treating a urinary tract infection.

Can I take Pyridium 100mg Tablet if I have kidney problems?

No, Pyridium 100mg Tablet should not be used if you have kidney disease or reduced kidney function, as the medicine is cleared by the kidneys, and may accumulate to harmful levels in your body.

Is Pyridium 100mg Tablet safe for long-term use?

Pyridium 100mg Tablet is not meant for long-term use. They should generally not be taken for more than 2 days when used with antibiotics for a urinary tract infection, as prolonged use increases the risk of side effects, and does not provide extra benefit.

What serious side effects can Pyridium 100mg Tablet cause?

Earnest side effects of Pyridium 100mg Tablet may include skin rash, difficulty breathing, yellowing of the skin or eyes, kidney or liver problems, hemolytic anemia (breakdown of red blood cells), or a condition called methemoglobinemia, which affects oxygen in the blood.

Can Pyridium 100mg Tablet interfere with urine tests?

Affirmative, Pyridium 100mg Tablet can change the color of urine to a reddish-orange shade, and may interfere with certain urine tests that rely on color changes.

Why does Pyridium 100mg Tablet change the color of my urine?

Pyridium 100mg Tablet is an azo dye, and when it is excreted in urine, it gives a reddish-orange color. This is expected and harmless, but it may stain clothing.

Who should not take Pyridium 100mg Tablet?

Pyridium 100mg Tablet should not be taken by people who are allergic to phenazopyridine, have kidney disease, or develop jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes) while on the medication.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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