Comparing Elmiron vs Phenazopyridine
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Prescribed for Interstitial Cystitis, Bladder Infection. Elmiron may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Interstitial Cystitis, Dysuria. phenazopyridine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription and OTC |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Elmiron side effects document. |
See the full phenazopyridine side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Elmiron prices |
View all phenazopyridine prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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N/A |
Azo Urinary Pain Relief, Azo-Gesic, Azo-Septic, Azo-Standard, Baridium, Eridium, Preferred Maximum Strength Urinary Pain Relief, Preferred Urinary Pain Relief, Prodium, Pyridium, Re-Azo, Uricalm, Uristat View more | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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4.8 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 74 drugs are known to interact with Elmiron:
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A total of 49 drugs are known to interact with phenazopyridine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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September 26, 1996 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Patient resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.