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Urinary Pain Relief (phenazopyridine HCl)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Phenazopyridine hydrochloride is an azo dye that exerts analgesic or local anesthetic action on the urinary tract mucosa.

Phenazopyridine is used for the symptomatic relief of pain, burning, urgency, frequency, and other discomforts resulting from irritation of the lower urinary tract mucosa caused by infection, trauma, surgery, endoscopic procedures, or the passage of sounds or catheters. The use of phenazopyridine for relief of symptoms should not delay definitive diagnosis and treatment of causative conditions. The drug is not a substitute for specific surgery or antimicrobial therapy.

Phenazopyridine also may be used for self-medication for the symptomatic relief of minor pain, urgency, frequency, and burning on urination.

Generic name: phenazopyridine HCl
Pronunciation: (fen-AY-zoe-PIR-i-deen)

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Urinary Pain Relief:

  • Dysuria
  • Urinary Tract Irritation

Also known as: Pain On Urination.

Dosing

The usual adult dosage of phenazopyridine hydrochloride is 200 mg 3 times daily. Children may receive 12 mg/kg daily, given in 3 divided doses. The drug should be discontinued when pain and discomfort are relieved, usually after 3-15 days of phenazopyridine therapy. Treatment with combination preparations containing phenazopyridine hydrochloride and a sulfonamide should not exceed 2 days. Treatment beyond 2 days should only be continued with a sulfonamide alone. (See Uses.)

For self-medication in adults, the manufacturer recommends a phenazopyridine hydrochloride dosage of 190 mg 3 times daily for up to 2 days. If symptoms persist for longer than 2 days, a clinician should be consulted.

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data