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Phenazopyridine (200mg)

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Pyridium 200 Tablet is used for symptomatic relief of pain. It helps treat burning sensation, urgency to urinate, and other discomforts arising from the urinary tract caused by infection, trauma, surgery, etc. It should be used only for symptomatic relief of pain and not as a substitute for other treatments.

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Last updated on 07 Apr 2026 | 03:08 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Phenazopyridine (200mg)

Marketer

A. Menarini India Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Pyridium 200 Tablet can be taken with or without food. This will reduce stomach upset that can be caused by the medicine. In general, the use of this medicine should not exceed more than 2 days. Consult your doctor regarding the dose and duration and follow the instructions strictly.

Some common side effects seen with this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and urine discoloration. These side effects are usually temporary and go away after the treatment stops. However, if they persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know.

Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or suffering from any liver, kidney, or heart problems. You should also let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicine for the same condition or other diseases.

Uses of Pyridium Tablet

Symptomatic Pain relief

Benefits of Pyridium Tablet

Symptomatic Pain relief
Pyridium 200 Tablet relieves painful, or frequent urination and reduces urgency to urinate that may occur with some infections of the urinary tract or may be associated with trauma, surgery, etc. This helps manage these symptoms efficiently. Keep taking the medicine as prescribed to get the full benefits.

Side effects of Pyridium Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Pyridium

Diarrhea
Headache
Dizziness
Stomach cramp

How to use Pyridium Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pyridium 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Pyridium Tablet works

Pyridium 200 Tablet is not an antibiotic. It works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to the brain which decreases the sensation of pain.

Quick tips

Drink plenty of water or fluids to stay hydrated while taking this medicine.
Do not take it for more than 2 days. Consult the doctor if symptoms persist even after 2 days.
It might make you feel dizzy. If this happens, avoid driving or operating on machinery.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pyridium 200 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Pyridium 200 Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Pyridium 200 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Pyridium 200 Tablet may cause temporary visual disturbances. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Pyridium 200 Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.

Liver

UNSAFE

Pyridium 200 Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

Frequently asked questions

What is Pyridium 200 Tablet used for?

Pyridium 200 Tablet is used to relieve pain, burning, urgency, and frequent urination caused by irritation in the urinary tract. It works as a urinary tract analgesic, but it does not cure the infection itself. Doctors usually prescribe it along with antibiotics when treating a urinary tract infection.

Can I take Pyridium 200 Tablet if I have kidney problems?

No, Pyridium 200 Tablet should not be used if you have kidney disease or reduced kidney function, as the medicine is cleared by the kidneys, and may accumulate to harmful levels in your body.

Is Pyridium 200 Tablet safe for long-term use?

Pyridium 200 Tablet is not meant for long-term use. They should generally not be taken for more than 2 days when used with antibiotics for a urinary tract infection, as prolonged use increases the risk of side effects, and does not provide extra benefit.

What serious side effects can Pyridium 200 Tablet cause?

Serious side effects of Pyridium 200 Tablet may include skin rash, difficulty breathing, yellowing of the skin or eyes, kidney or liver problems, hemolytic anemia (breakdown of red blood cells), or a condition called methemoglobinemia, which affects oxygen in the blood.

Can Pyridium 200 Tablet interfere with urine tests?

Yes, Pyridium 200 Tablet can change the color of urine to a reddish-orange shade, and may interfere with certain urine tests that rely on color changes.

Why does Pyridium 200 Tablet change the color of my urine?

Pyridium 200 Tablet is an azo dye, and when it is excreted in urine, it gives a reddish-orange color. This is expected and harmless, but it may stain clothing.

Who should not take Pyridium 200 Tablet?

Pyridium 200 Tablet should not be taken by people who are allergic to phenazopyridine, have kidney disease, or develop jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes) while on the medication.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amino pyridine derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Action Class

Urinary tract analgesics

References

Petri WA Jr. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole, Quinolones, and Agents for Urinary Tract Infections. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1475.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1097.
Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride. Montreal, Quebec: Searchlight Pharma Inc.; 2022 [Accessed 05 Nov. 2025] (online). Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Pyridium 200 Tablet

Twice A Day

47%

Thrice A Day

41%

Once A Day

11%

Alternate Day

What are you using Pyridium Tablet for?

Bacterial infections of urinary tract

76%

Others

14%

Pain relief

Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

45%

Average

39%

Poor

16%

What were the side-effects while using Pyridium 200 Tablet?

Rash

22%

Headache

22%

No Side Effect

22%

Vomiting

11%

Nausea

11%

How do you take Pyridium Tablet?

With food

83%

With or without food

17%

Please rate Pyridium 200 Tablet on price

Average

64%

Expensive

21%

Not Expensive

15%

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Marketer details

Name: A. Menarini India Pvt Ltd
Address: 2102, Tower 3, Indiabulls Finance Center, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (west), Mumbai - 400013

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Pyridium Tablet

Benefits of Pyridium Tablet

Side effects of Pyridium Tablet

How to use Pyridium Tablet

How Pyridium Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Pyridium 200 Tablet used for?

Can I take Pyridium 200 Tablet if I have kidney problems?

Is Pyridium 200 Tablet safe for long-term use?

What serious side effects can Pyridium 200 Tablet cause?

Can Pyridium 200 Tablet interfere with urine tests?

Why does Pyridium 200 Tablet change the color of my urine?

Who should not take Pyridium 200 Tablet?

Fact Box

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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