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Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride

A urinary painkiller that relieves burning and urgency from bladder irritation.

Clinical information

Common uses

short-term relief of urinary pain, burning, urgency and frequency

Common side effects

headache
rash
itching
occasional stomach upset

Cautions

not for people with poor kidney function
only relieves symptoms — the cause still needs treatment
do not use more than 2 days when taken with an antibiotic

Pregnancy: only if clearly needed

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, phenazopyridine hydrochloride label, setid f6829698-b12e-484d-a322-d2f68586e637 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations2

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride Usp	Tablet ( Sugar coated )	200 mg	—	POM
Pyridium 200	Tablet ( Sugar coated )	200 mg	authorized medicine importers	POM