Is OTC azo the same as pyridium?

Phenazopyridine is a dye that works as a painkiller to soothe the lining of the urinary tract. Phenazopyridine is available under the following different brand names: Azo Standard, Pyridium, Prodium, Pyridiate, Baridium, Uricalm, Urodine, and UTI Relief.

What is the over-the-counter name for Pyridium?

Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and by prescription. The OTC strengths are 95 mg, 97.5 mg, and 99.5 mg.

Are there any OTC meds for UTI?

In addition to antibiotics, your doctor may recommend phenazopyridine (Azo Urinary Pain Relief, Pyridium). This is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication used to numb the lining of the urinary tract to make urination more comfortable while you wait for the antibiotics to work.

How long does it take for Pyridium to start working?

I have taken this medication many times and it works WONDERS. Takes away that uncomfy pressure and burning sensation. When I take it, it takes about 45 – 1 hr to kick in initially and then depending how bad my urinary tract infection is I take it every 4 hours.

Is phenazopyridine stronger than AZO?

The best known phenazopyridine nonprescription product is Azo Standard. Azo Standard contains 95 mg of phenazopyridine per tablet and Azo Standard Maximum Strength contains 97.5 mg of phenazopyridine. The dosage of both is 2 tablets 3 times daily with or after meals as needed.

Is azo over the counter?

AZO is the over-the-counter answer to your urinary, bladder, yeast‡‡ & vaginal concerns*

How many days can you take pyridium?

Do not use Pyridium for longer than 2 days unless your doctor has told you to. Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have pale skin, fever, confusion, yellowing of your skin or eyes, increased thirst, swelling, or if you urinate less than usual or not at all.

Is pyridium a narcotic?

No, Pyridium (phenazopyridine) is not a narcotic. It is a pain reliever that affects the lower part of your urinary tract (bladder and urethra). Pyridium is used to treat pain, burning, increased urination, and increased urge to urinate.

Does pyridium help with bladder spasms?

Share on other sites. Pyridium does help with the pain of bladder spasms and mucosal irritation. Long term use does tend to require larger sizes as time goes by. It wasn’t unusual to see 22FR and 24FR with LTC residents.

Is pyridium an antibiotic?

Pyridium is a brand name of phenazopyridine produced by Warner Chilcott Co. It is a pain relief medication used in the relief of pain, irritation and urgency caused by urinary tract infection, where it is often taken in conjunction with an antibiotic to combat the infection itself.