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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
101 Reviews

For Dysuria I took it for the first few days(for pain) along with an antibiotic for a uti, and this med worked ok, I guess, but it made me ... So... Nauseous! Eating before did not prevent it. I had to deep breath through pursed lips for an hour or two after taking a pill

6
anjimaldo

For Dysuria Well, let me tell you the bad news. Everything taste different. I ate a piece of cake and quickly spit it out. I'm itchy :/ and everything is orange.....everything. But I had severe kidney pain and it vanished over night. I took my medicine immediately after eating and did not notice any nausea. There's a slight itching in that "area," but that's common with a UTI. Hope this helps!

6
Merdy52
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* $2.93
Cost* $8.80
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Quantity 100 tablet
Dosage 100 mg
Per Unit* $4.47
Cost* $446.85
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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, Phenazo, Preferred... more Other phenazopyridine brands include: Azo Urinary Pain Relief, Azo-Gesic, Azo-Septic, Azo-Standard, Baridium, Eridium, Phenazo, Preferred... 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 26 drugs are known to interact with phenazopyridine:

  • 7 major drug interactions (13 brand and generic names)
  • 19 moderate drug interactions (53 brand and generic names)
  • 0 minor drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)

A total of 26 drugs are known to interact with Pyridium:

  • 7 major drug interactions (13 brand and generic names)
  • 19 moderate drug interactions (53 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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