Pros & Cons


Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) Pros and Cons

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  • Phenazopyridine is a fast-acting medicine that can provide quick relief from urinary symptoms. 
  • The medicine is available over the counter and by prescription. 
  • There is a low-cost generic version of phenazopyridine HCl.
  • This medicine has very few interactions with other drugs.

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  • You need to take phenazopyridine 3 times a day.
  • You should not take phenazopyridine for more than 2 days without talking to a doctor.
  • Phenazopyridine can relieve the symptoms of UTI but it does not treat the infection.
  • This medicine can stain fabric and soft contact lenses.