#pyridium

[natsukomaiko]

When your pee is bright orange

But then you remembered you took a pyridium

[spooniestrong]

Pyridium makes your pee neon orange.

I always forget and scare myself when I’m in the bathroom. Ugh.

[mcatmemoranda2]

Pyridium is 100-200 mg TID x2 days

[siglerprescriptiondrugcards]

Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride

Brand Name: Pyridium

Generic Available

Common Dosage Forms*:

Tablets: 100 mg, 200 mg

*Also available in a nonprescription (95 mg) strength by various trade names

FDA Indications/Dosages:

For the symptomatic relief of pain, burning, urgency, frequency, and other discomforts arising from irritation of the lower urinary tract mucosa caused by infection, trauma, surgery, endoscopic procedures, or the passage of sounds or catheters: 200 mg three times a day following meals. Phenazopyridine should not be used for more than 2 days when used concomitantly with an antibacterial agent for the treatment of a urinary tract infection.

Pharmacology/Pharmacokinetics: Phenazopyridine is excreted in the urine where it exerts a topical analgesic effect on the urinary tract mucosa. Clinical effects include relief of pain, burning, urgency, and frequency. Phenazopyridine’s exact mechanism of action is unknown.

Drug Interactions: No known clinically significant drug interactions exist.

Contraindications/Precautions: Use is contraindicated in patients with renal insufficiency and in patients who are hypersensitive to phenazopyridine. Discontinue use and contact a physician if the skin or sclera becomes yellowish. Pregnancy Category B.

Adverse Effects: Headache, rash, discoloration or urine, and GI disturbances.

Patient Consultation:

May make the urine an orange or red color and which may stain fabric.

Take with food or milk.

Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children.

If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose and return to your dosing schedule.

Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent.

[takeawaythepain-spoonie]

Been awake since 3:30am. Had to wake up to pee and could not fall back asleep. Work at 6am. I was the first one here as usual, but then I actually made a pot of coffee. Drinking said coffee to stay awake. Forcing myself to eat breakfast and I have some yummy banana bread, which I love but my bladder hates. Coffee + banana bread + pyridium = me hoping my bladder doesn't hate me. Elmiron must really be working for me to cheat on my diet like this!