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Pyridium is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Painful Urination. Pyridium also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Pyridium depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pyridium can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Pyridium are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pyridium is Safe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Pyridium's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Pyridium is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency are examples of such conditions.
Additionally, Pyridium may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Pyridium, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Pyridium is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Pyridium safe for pregnant women?
Pyridium is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Pyridium safe during breastfeeding?
Pyridium should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Pyridium on the Kidneys?
Pyridium can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Pyridium on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Pyridium. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Pyridium on the Heart?
Using Pyridium does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Pyridium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pyridium unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pyridium habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Pyridium.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pyridium you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Pyridium is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Pyridium cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Pyridium
You can take Pyridium with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pyridium
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pyridium with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 761