DOSE COMMENTS; PHENAZOPYRIDINE (Paeds) (Pyridium) Mechanism of action: Urinary analgesic
Brand Names: Canada Phenazo [DSC]; Pyridium What is this drug used for? It is used to ease pain from a bladder infection
Do not chew or crush the tablets as it may cause your teeth to
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A common adult AZO dosage is 190 mg to 200 mg by mouth 3 times per day as needed
Dosage for Pyridium
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The usual recommended dose for children and adolescents is 4 mg/kg orally three times
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Ref: 6, 44 Last update: 2019-08-15: tablet: 100 mg: Children 6-12 years old: 4 mg/kg/dose PO TID until symptoms are controlled or 2 days
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Phenazopyridine may cause discoloration or staining of contact lenses
The usual dose is 4 mg per kilogram (kg) (about 1
Children—The dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor
This effect is harmless and
When used concomitantly with antibiotics for UTI, phenazopyridine should not be used for longer than 2 days
5 mg/kg/dose IV q8h or single daily
Phenazopyridine may cause discoloration or staining of contact lenses
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Phenazopyridine and its metabolites are rapidly excreted by the kidneys
5 mg
Note: Successful urine staining with phenazopyridine 200 mg (single dose) has been described up to 18 hours prior to cystoscopy (Rehfuss 2018)
Common side effects may include: headache; dizziness; or
There may be drug take-back programs in your
Do not use for more than 2 days (12 tablets) without consulting a doctor
Note: Successful urine staining with phenazopyridine 200 mg (single dose) has been described up to 18 hours prior to cystoscopy (Rehfuss 2018)