Azo-Gesic
Generic name:phenazopyridine [ fen-AY-zoe-PIR-i-deen ]
Brand names: AZO Urinary Pain Relief, Azo-Gesic, Azo-Standard, Baridium, Prodium,
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Drug class:Miscellaneous genitourinary tract agents
What is Azo-Gesic?
Azo-Gesic is a pain reliever that affects the lower part of your urinary tract (bladder and urethra).
Azo-Gesic is used to treat urinary symptoms such as pain or burning, increased urination, and increased urge to urinate. These symptoms can be caused by infection, injury, surgery, catheter, or other conditions that irritate the bladder.
Azo-Gesic will treat urinary symptoms, but this medication will not treat a urinary tract infection.. Take any antibiotic that your doctor prescribes to treat an infection.
Azo-Gesic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Azo-Gesic if you have kidney disease.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Azo-Gesic if you are allergic to it, or if you have kidney disease.
To make sure Azo-Gesic is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
diabetes; or
a genetic enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.
FDA pregnancy category B. Azo-Gesic is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Do not use Azo-Gesic without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether phenazopyridine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take Azo-Gesic?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Take Azo-Gesic after meals.
Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking Azo-Gesic.
Azo-Gesic will most likely darken the color of your urine to an orange or red color. This is a normal effect and is not harmful. Darkened urine may also cause stains to your underwear that may be permanent.
Azo-Gesic can also permanently stain soft contact lenses, and you should not wear them while taking this medicine.
Do not use Azo-Gesic for longer than 2 days unless your doctor has told you to.
