AZO Urinary Tract Health

Generic name: Phenazopyridine hydrochloride

Drug class: Miscellaneous genitourinary tract agents

Dosage form: Tablets (95 mg, 99.5 mg)

Route of administration: Oral

Dose: Adults and children over 12 years old: Take 2 tablets 3 times a day with or after meals as needed for up to two days. Take with a full glass of water. Do not use for more than 2 days (12 tablets) without consulting a doctor.

Mechanism of action: Phenazopyridine hydrochloride is excreted in the urine, where it exerts a topical analgesic effect on the mucosa of the urinary tract, providing relief from urinary discomfort.

Drug usage cases:

• Relief from urinary pain, burning, urgency, and frequency associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Drug contraindications:

• Allergy to phenazopyridine hydrochloride.
• Kidney disease.
• Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.

Side effects:

• Headache.
• Dizziness.
• Upset stomach.
• Reddish-orange discoloration of urine (harmless but may stain clothing and contact lenses).
• Staining of soft contact lenses (may be permanent).

Warnings:

• Do not use for more than 2 days (12 tablets) without consulting a doctor.
• Consult a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease, allergies to foods, preservatives, or dyes, or had a hypersensitive reaction to phenazopyridine hydrochloride.
• May interfere with laboratory tests, including urine, glucose, and ketones tests.
• Do not use while wearing soft contact lenses; phenazopyridine can permanently stain them.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare professional before use if pregnant or breastfeeding. A pregnancy test and consultation with a healthcare professional if pregnancy is confirmed is recommended prior to use.