User:Mr. Ibrahem/Phenazopyridine

Phenazopyridine, sold under the brand name Pyridium among others, is a medication used to help with the discomfort caused by urinary tract infection, surgery, or injury to the urinary tract. For urinary tract infection it may be used together with antibiotics for the first two days. It is taken by mouth.

Side effects may include orange colored urine and other body fluids. Other side effects may include yellowish skin, methemoglobinemia, sulfhemoglobinemia, and hemolytic anemia. Use is not recommended in those with kidney or liver problems. There is no evidence of harm with use during pregnancy. Use during breastfeeding is not recommended. Phenazopyridine is a azo dye and how it works is not entirely clear.

Phenazopyridine came into medical use in the 1930s. It maybe available as a generic medication and over the counter. In the United States six doses of 200 mg costs about 8 USD as of 2020. It is not easily available in Canada as of 2015, though some pharmacies will make it.