Drug Reference
Phenazopyridine
Other urologicals
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Other urologicals
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Azo Urinary Pain ReliefBaridiumPyridiumUricalmUristat
Available as
250 MG · Oral Capsule200 MG · Oral Tablet100 MG · Oral Tablet95 MG · Oral Tablet99.5 MG · Oral Tablet97.2 MG · Oral Tablet150 MG · Oral Tablet97.5 MG · Oral Tablet
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Use Fast relief from urinary pain, burning, urgency and frequency associated with urinary tract infections.
How to use / dosing
Directions ■ adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets 3 times daily with a full glass of water, with or after meals as needed ■ children under 12 years: consult a doctor ■ Do not use for more than 2 days (12 tablets) without consulting a doctor image of carton
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings Do not exceed recommended dosage
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- PHENAZOPYRIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET [REMEDYREPACK INC.]
- PHENAZOPYRIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET [NUCARE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.]
- PHENAZOPYRIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE (PHENAZOPYRIDINE) TABLET [REMEDYREPACK INC.]
- PREFERRED MAXIMUM STRENGTH URINARY PAIN RELIEF (PHENAZOPYRIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE) TABLET [PREFERRED PHARMACEUTICALS INC.]
- PHENAZOPYRIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET [REMEDYREPACK INC.]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.