Medicines/Generics/Phenazopyridine (HCl)

Phenazopyridine (HCl)

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Overview

Phenazopyridine (HCl) is azo dye that exerts an analgesic effect on the mucosa of urinary tract and is used to provide relief of pain, burning and irritability in conditions such as cystitis and prostatitis. Given in combination with antibacterial in urinary tract infections.

Indications

Phenazopyridine (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Surgery, Trauma, Dysuria, Irritation of lower urinary tract mucosa.

Contraindications

Phenazopyridine (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Hepatitis, Renal insufficiency.

Side Effects

Headache, rash, pruritus and occasional gastrointestinal disturbance. An anaphylactoid-like reaction has been described. Methemoglobinemia, hemolytic anemia, renal and hepatic toxicity have been reported, usually at overdosage levels (see OVERDOSAGE Section ).

Warnings

Use phenazopyridine with caution in patients with kidney or liver disease, during pregnancy or lactation. Phenazopyridine can interfere with laboratory tests, including urine tests for glucose (sugar) and ketones, before having any tests, tell the laboratory personnel and doctor about taking this medication. Diabetics should use Clinitest to test their urine for sugar because phenazopyridine does not affect the results. Do not wear contact lenses while taking this medication, because phenazopyridine may cause staining of contact lenses.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Adult Dosage

200 mg (200 (200)) 8 hourly PO — Scraped Dose — 100 mg Tablets: Average adult dosage is two tablets 3 times a day after meals. 200 mg Tablets: Average adult dosage is one tablet 3 times a day after meals. When used concomitantly with an antibacterial agent for the treatment of a urinary tract infection, the administration of Phenazopyridine HCl should not exceed 2 days.

Child Dosage

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Neonatal Dosage

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Drug Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Phenazopyridine (HCl) was found.

Storage

Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.