Phenazopyridine : How to Use - Azo-Standard, Baridium, Eridium, Geridium, Phenazodine, Pyridiate, Pyridium, Urodine, Urogesic, Viridium, Phenazo

Phenazopyridine - Systemic

Brand Names

Azo-Standard, Baridium, Eridium, Geridium, Phenazodine, Pyridiate, Pyridium, Urodine, Urogesic, Viridium, Phenazo Phenazopyridine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

This drug is best taken with food or after eating a meal or a snack to lessen stomach upset.

Do not use any leftover drug for future urinary tract problems without first checking with your family doctor . An infection may require additional drug.

Dosage

The dose of phenazopyridine will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of phenazopyridine If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form - tablets:
- For relieving pain, burning and discomfort in the urinary tract:
  - Adults and teenagers 200 milligrams - mg three times a day.
  - Children The dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your family doctor. The usual dose is 4 mg per kilogram - kg - about 1.8 mg per pound of body weight three times a day.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store this drug in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.