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Comparing Phenazopyridine vs Pyridium

Phenazopyridine

Pyridium

phenazopyridine

Prescribed for Interstitial Cystitis, Dysuria. phenazopyridine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Interstitial Cystitis, Dysuria. Pyridium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription and OTC

Prescription and OTC

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
7.3
110 Reviews

For Dysuria I also started getting bad muscle spasms about the third week.

6
Deb

For Dysuria I took this med for about 3 weeks 2-3 times a day. It helped a lot with the urinating burning pain after having the mid urethral sling surgery and after having a catheter in place for a week. I noticed leg cramps started towards the third week and have continued very bad every night ever since even after stopping the medicine. The cramps and spasms are so painful and I had to get up and walk around to stretch out the muscles to relieve. My doctor said to try drinking Tonic water with Quinine which I have been every day now and it has helped a lot! You can also try Hylands natural pills for leg cramps. These did not seem to do the trick without the Tonic water. I think it has to do with dehydration because I also felt very thirsty.

8
1234
7.3
24 Reviews

For Dysuria The doctor prescribed this along with an antibiotic. I have taken 3 doses as prescribed and have had little relief. I have used the OTC Uristat and had more success.

6
Anonymous

For Dysuria Skin of my body and foot become yellow, vomiting sensation, headache.

7
Anonymous

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full phenazopyridine side effects document.

See the full Pyridium side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 3 tablet
Dosage 200 mg
Per Unit* $3.08
Cost* $9.24
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Quantity 100 tablet
Dosage 100 mg
Per Unit* $4.47
Cost* $447.29
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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
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, Urinary Analgesic, Uristat, Urodol, Urogesic more... Other phenazopyridine brands include: Azo Urinary Pain Relief, Azo-Gesic, Azo-Septic, Azo-Standard, Baridium, Eridium, Preferred Maximum Strength Urinary Pain Relief, Preferred Urinary Pain Relief, Prodium, Re-Azo, Uricalm, Urinary Analgesic, Uristat, Urodol, Urogesic more...

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 27 drugs are known to interact with phenazopyridine:

  • 7 major drug interactions (13 brand and generic names)
  • 20 moderate drug interactions (55 brand and generic names)
  • 0 minor drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)

A total of 27 drugs are known to interact with Pyridium:

  • 7 major drug interactions (13 brand and generic names)
  • 20 moderate drug interactions (55 brand and generic names)
  • 0 minor drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

N/A

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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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.

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