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Phenazopyridine description. Phenazopyridine (fen-az-oh-PEER-i-deen) is used to relieve the pain, burning, and discomfort caused by infection or irritation of the urinary tract. It is not an antibiotic and will not cure the infection itself. In the U.S. , phenazopyridine is available only with your doctor's prescription. In Canada, it is available without a prescription. It is available in the following dosage form: Oral Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Why prescribed Phenazopyridine. Phenazopyridine relieves urinary tract pain, burning, irritation, and discomfort, as well as urgent and frequent urination caused by urinary tract infections, surgery, injury, or examination procedures. However, phenazopyridine is not an antibiotic; it does not cure infections. Phenazopyridine is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How used Phenazopyridine. Phenazopyridine comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken three times a day after meals. Do not chew or crush the tablets; swallow them whole with a full glass of water. You may stop taking this drug when pain and discomfort completely disappear. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take phenazopyridine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Some brand names: - Geridium - Phenazo - Phenazodine - Phenazopyridine - Pyridiate - Pyridium - Urodine - Urogesic - Viridium |