Generic name: phenazopyridine (oral route) [ fen-ay-zoe-PIR-i-deen ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous genitourinary tract agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 25, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Azo-Gesic
- Azo-Septic
- Azo-Standard
- Baridium
- Phenazo 95
- Prodium
- Pyridiate
- Pyridium
- RE-Azo
- Urinary Pain Relief
- Uristat
- UTI Relief
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet
Therapeutic Class: Analgesic
Uses for Phenazo 95
Phenazopyridine is used to relieve the pain, burning, and discomfort caused by infection or irritation of the urinary tract. It is not an antibiotic and will not cure the infection itself.
In the U.S., phenazopyridine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Phenazo 95
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Although there is no specific information comparing use of phenazopyridine in children with use in other age groups, it is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.
Geriatric
Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of phenazopyridine in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
