Pyridium 200 mg

This medication helps to relieve symptomatic pain. It is usually used in the treatment of burning sensation, urgency to urinate, and other discomforts associated with the urinary tract. Pain and discomfort in the urinary tract usually is caused by trauma, surgery, infection, and others. The active ingredient of this medicine is Phenazopyridine. Nonetheless, it contains other inactive ingredients such as carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, polyethylene glycol, and others. Pyridium 200 mg belongs to a class of medications called urinary analgesics. Phenazopyridine cannot be used as a substitute for other treatments.

The manufacturer of Pyridium 200 mg is Menarini Pvt. Ltd.

Administration

The recommended dose per day (24 hours) is usually two pills or as directed by your physician. Take the pill whole by mouth with a glass full of water and avoid other drinks such as alcohol because it may increase the risk of side effects. While swallowing do not break, chew, or crush the tablet. If nausea or stomach upset occurs, you should administer this medicine with food. To get a better effect from Pyridium 200 mg, you should take the pills each day and at the same time.

If you are using the liquid form of Phenazopyridine, it is recommended to use a special measuring cup or device. Otherwise, you will get the wrong dose. Furthermore, if you are not noticing the desired result, your physician may increase the dosage for several weeks. Inform your physician if your medical condition does not improve or if it worsens.

Dosages

Physicians may prescribe different dosages for their patients. It depends on the severity of your medical condition, age, weight (for children only, other medicines that you may be using, and your response to treatment. Talk with a doctor if you are not sure what dosage is better for you. In addition, do not stop the treatment suddenly because symptoms may return.

• Pyridium 200 mg

Missed Dose

In some cases, you may forget to administer a pill but you should take it as soon as possible. However, if it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue the regular treatment. Do not administer an increased dose the next time to catch up because you may experience undesired results.

Overdose

Rarely, if you administer more pills than your doctor prescribes, you may experience an overdose. If you are noticing any of the following symptoms, stop using Phenazopyridine and consult a doctor at once. For example, passing out, severe dizziness, breathing problems, and others. Ask your healthcare professional if you have any questions.

Adverse Effects of Pyridium 200 mg

Phenazopyridine like other drugs may give you some side effects. If you are on treatment with this medication, you may not notice any of the following side effects. Certain factors that can cause adverse effects are allergy and overdose. There are three types of side effects: mild, moderate, and severe.

Mild Adverse Effects

Usually, patients ignore this category of side effects. However, you should inform your healthcare professional if you experience any of the following side effects. For example:

• Headaches
• Nausea

Moderate Adverse Effects

This category of adverse effects usually is not dangerous for the patients. It means that they can continue the treatment safely. Your doctor may help you to prevent or avoid side effects. Check below some examples:

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Tiredness

Severe Adverse Effects

In rare cases, you may experience this category of adverse effects. If you are noticing any of the following side effects, stop taking this medication and ask for medical help immediately. Check some examples below:

• Weight gain
• Loss of appetite
• Little or no urinating
• Confusion
• Fever
• Shortness of breath

This article does not contain all possible adverse effects. Inform your physician if you experience any of the side effects listed above or any other effects.

Interactions

Certain drugs and substances may interact with Phenazopyridine and change how this medicine works by increasing the risk of side effects or even decreasing its effectiveness. Before taking Pyridium 200 mg, tell your physician about all products that you are using. For example prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, supplements, vitamins, herbal products, and others. Check some examples of drug interaction below:

• Bupivacaine
• Chloroprocaine
• Cocaine
• Cannabidiol
• Etidocaine
• Efavirenz
• Interferon
• Lomitapide
• Mipomersen
• Methotrexate
• Lidocaine
• Remdesivir
• Teriflunomide
• Tetracaine
• Thioguanine

This document does not contain all possible drug and disease interactions. That’s why it is important to consult a doctor before administering Phenazopyridine.

Precautions

Additionally, you should share your medical history with your doctor before using this medication. For example:

• If you have an allergy to the ingredients of the drug or if you have any other allergies
• Cancer
• Liver or kidney disease
• Overuse of alcoholic drinks or drugs
• Hepatitis
• G6PD deficiency
• Renal dysfunction

Before taking Pyridium 200 mg, tell your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or want to become pregnant because this medication may harm your unborn baby. Phenazopyridium passes into breast milk. Discuss it with a doctor before breastfeeding.

Phenazopyridine may make you dizzy or drowsy, or blur your vision. Therefore, you should limit or avoid alcohol and marijuana (cannabis) while you are on treatment with this medicine because these effects may increase. In addition, it is not recommended to drive or operate machinery during treatment until you can do it safely.

Storage

• Store this medicine in dry and dark places at room temperature. It is not allowed to keep Pyridium 200 mg in the bathroom.
• This medication should not be used in children and pets without a doctor’s prescription because it may be harmful to them.

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