Pyridium
Phenazopyridine tablets for painful urination. They numb the urinary tract lining to ease discomfort.
- Category
- Bladder Health
- Active ingredient
- Phenazopyridine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 200mg
This listing uses Pyridium as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Pyridium vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Pyridium details
- Condition
- Dysuria
- Alternative names
- phenazopyridine
- Therapeutic class
- Azo Dye
- Pharmacological class
- Urinary Tract Analgesic
- Contraindications
- severe renal impairment; severe hepatitis; hypersensitivity to phenazopyridine
- Minor side effects
- headache; dizziness; stomach cramps
- Moderate side effects
- urine orange-red discoloration; pruritus; rash
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults. Use with caution in children.
Serious side effects
methaemoglobinaemia, requires immediate medical attention; haemolytic anaemia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Phenazopyridine tablets for painful urination. They numb the urinary tract lining to ease discomfort.
Mechanism of action
Exerts a direct local analgesic effect on the mucosal lining of the urinary tract to blunt nerve pain signaling.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Pyridium is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Phenazopyridine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.