Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
200 mg
Stop: Call 911 or get emergency help
Fever/chills or back/side pain; vomiting/cannot keep pills or fluids down; blue/gray lips/skin or trouble breathing; severe weakness/dizziness; yellow skin/eyes; little/no urine; hives or swelling; symptoms worse or burning after 2 days.
Seek medical help first
Use this information only if you are unable to contact your provider. Then, contact your provider as soon as possible.
What it may treat & how much to take
- 1
Bladder infection (UTI)
Burning or stinging when you pee; frequent urgency; lower-belly pressure; cloudy or strong-smelling pee.
Take 1 tablet 3 times a day after meals, up to 2 days. Also take one antibiotic: nitrofurantoin or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole as directed.
- 2
Burning after UTI / irritation
Burning or urgency after a treated bladder infection or catheter irritation.
Take 1 tablet 3 times a day after meals, up to 2 days. Stop sooner if burning is gone.
How to take it
Take 1 tablet every 8 hours after a meal with water. Never use more than 2 days. Finish the full antibiotic course.
Important information
Treats pain, not infection. Never more than 3 tablets daily. Orange/red urine can stain. Tell labs you took it.
Common side effects
Bright orange/red pee is expected. Headache and upset stomach can occur.
Do not take if
Allergic to phenazopyridine; kidney disease or poor kidney function; G6PD deficiency.
Ask your provider or pharmacist first if
Any kidney problem, liver disease, G6PD deficiency or family history, or age over 65.
If pregnant or breastfeeding
Call a doctor. A bladder infection in pregnancy needs evaluation. Do not take while breastfeeding unless specifically told.