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Pyridium 100 mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PHENAZOPYRIDINE-100MG

Uses:

Treatment of Pain relief in the lower urinary tract.

Medicinal Benefits:

Pyridium 100 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called analgesics. Pyridium 100 mg Tablet is indicated for the relief of pain, burning sensation, urgency, frequency, or discomfort due to irritation of the lower urinary tract's mucosal lining caused by infections, surgery, trauma, the passage of catheters, or endoscopic procedures. Pyridium 100 mg Tablet is excreted in the urine, where it exerts an analgesic effect on the mucosa of the urinary tract by blocking the release of chemical messengers that cause pain, thereby providing relief from pain, burning sensation, frequency, and urgency.

FAQs

Pyridium 100 mg Tablet is indicated for the relief of pain, burning sensation, urgency/frequency or discomfort due to irritation of the lower urinary tract's mucosal lining caused by infections, surgery, trauma, the passage of catheters or endoscopic procedures.

Pyridium 100 mg Tablet is excreted in the urine, where it exerts an analgesic effect on the mucosa of the urinary tract by blocking the release of chemical messengers that cause pain, thereby provides relief from pain, burning sensation, frequency, and urgency.

Pyridium 100 mg Tablet may darken the colour of urine and faeces to an orange or red discolouration. Do not panic, as it is a normal side-effect of Pyridium 100 mg Tablet , which is not harmful. However, darkened urine might permanently stain the undergarments.

Avoid wearing soft contact lens while taking Pyridium 100 mg Tablet as it might permanently stain them. Wear your spectacles while taking Pyridium 100 mg Tablet to prevent staining of the lens.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Pyridium 100 mg Tablet . Drink enough fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Pyridium 100 mg Tablet should not be taken for longer durations and is usually prescribed for only two days. Do not take Pyridium 100 mg Tablet for longer durations as it could lead to the skin's yellowish color due to accumulation of the drug. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve despite taking Pyridium 100 mg Tablet for 2days.

Pyridium 100 mg Tablet does not treat urinary tract infections. Pyridium 100 mg Tablet is indicated for treating urinary symptoms such as pain, burning sensation, increased urge to urinate, and increased urination. Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic along with Pyridium 100 mg Tablet to treat the infections.

Pyridium 100 mg Tablet does not directly stop the urge to urinate. Still, it helps relieve the discomfort and urgency caused by irritation in the urinary tract. It may reduce the urgency and frequency of urination, but it does not treat the underlying cause.

No, Pyridium 100 mg Tablet is not an over–the–counter (OTC) medication as it requires a prescription from the doctor. Therefore, Pyridium 100 mg Tablet should be taken only if prescribed by the doctor.

The side effects of Pyridium 100 mg Tablet include changes in urine colour, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness and headache. Most of these side effects gradually resolve on their own over time and do not require medical attention. However, consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.