Phenazopyridine Benefits & Uses

Phenazopyridine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Painful Urination

Other Benefits

Frequent Urination

Phenazopyridine Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Painful Urination Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Painful Urination Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Painful Urination Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Phenazopyridine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Phenazopyridine is used -

Moderate

Hepatitis
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)

Mild

Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Itching or burning
Rash
Headache
Nausea or vomiting

Phenazopyridine Related Warnings

Is the use of Phenazopyridine safe for pregnant women?

Phenazopyridine is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Phenazopyridine safe during breastfeeding?

Phenazopyridine may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Phenazopyridine on the Kidneys?

Phenazopyridine may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Phenazopyridine on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Phenazopyridine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Phenazopyridine only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Phenazopyridine on the Heart?

You can take Phenazopyridine without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Phenazopyridine with Other Drugs

Phenazopyridine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Ciprofloxacin

Phenazopyridine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Phenazopyridine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Phenazopyridine

Is this Phenazopyridine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Phenazopyridine is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Phenazopyridine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Phenazopyridine only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Phenazopyridine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Phenazopyridine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Phenazopyridine

It is safe to take Phenazopyridine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Phenazopyridine

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Phenazopyridine.

Unknown