Pyridium 200 mg Tablet

Pyridium 200 mg Tablet contains 200 mg of phenazopyridine in each tablet. It is a urinary tract analgesic, not an antibiotic, and it is used to help relieve burning, pain, urgency, and discomfort caused by irritation of the urinary tract. Pyridium 200 mg Tablet is often used for short-term symptom relief while the underlying cause, such as a urinary tract infection, is being treated. It does not treat the infection itself.

How it works: Phenazopyridine works by calming irritated tissue in the urinary tract so pain and burning feel less intense. In tablet form, Pyridium 200 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed, then helps numb urinary discomfort without curing the infection or inflammation causing it.

Pyridium 200 mg Tablet is a higher-strength phenazopyridine tablet that is typically used when a clinician wants a full adult dose in a simple tablet form. Because each tablet contains 200 mg, it is easier to take the standard prescribed amount with fewer tablets than lower-strength products, but it is still meant only for short-term use under medical guidance.

• Relief of burning during urination
• Temporary relief of urinary urgency
• Temporary relief of bladder discomfort
• Help with pain from urinary tract irritation
• Symptom relief while antibiotics work

• Swallow Pyridium 200 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it after meals or with food if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Follow the exact dosing schedule your doctor gives you; this medicine is for short-term relief only.
• Expect urine to turn orange or red-orange while taking it; this is a known effect of phenazopyridine.
• Do not use it longer than prescribed, even if symptoms seem better.

Each Pyridium 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of phenazopyridine. For adults, it is commonly taken 2 to 3 times a day after meals, but the exact schedule and duration must be decided by your doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed amount, and do not continue it for longer than instructed.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Phenazopyridine may include:

• Orange or red-orange urine
• Stomach upset
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Mild rash
• More noticeable urine discoloration at this 200 mg strength

• Pyridium 200 mg Tablet treats urinary pain only and does not treat the infection itself.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease or reduced kidney function.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, anemia, or G6PD deficiency.
• Tell your clinician about pregnancy or breastfeeding before using phenazopyridine.
• Avoid taking it longer than recommended because longer use raises the risk of serious side effects.
• Do not drive if dizziness or blurred vision occurs after taking the tablet.
• The tablet can stain contact lenses and clothing if urine leaks or spills occur.

• Other medicines that can affect the kidneys
• Sulfonamide antibiotics, because of possible incompatibility concerns
• Other phenazopyridine-containing products
• Medicines that can cause methemoglobinemia or worsen blood problems
• Alcohol, if it worsens dizziness or stomach upset

Store Pyridium 200 mg Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.