Phenazopyridine belongs to the class of medications called urinary tract analgesics. It is used for the relief of burning, pain, frequent urge to urinate, and other discomforts associated with irritation or infection of the urinary tract.

What class of medication is Pyridium?

Phenazopyridine belongs to the class of medications called urinary tract analgesics. It is used for the relief of burning, pain, frequent urge to urinate, and other discomforts associated with irritation or infection of the urinary tract.

Is AZO a sulfa drug?

BRAND NAME(S): Azo-Gantanol. Please Note: This Drug is no longer available in the United States. USES: This medication contains sulfamethoxazole, a sulfa anti-infective and phenazopyridine, a pain reliever.

What ingredients are in Pyridium?

Pyridium (Phenazopyridine HCl Tablets, USP) contains the following inactive ingredients: carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone and pregelatinized starch.

Can you be allergic to Pyridium?

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects.

Is Pyridium same as AZO?

Phenazopyridine is a dye that works as a painkiller to soothe the lining of the urinary tract. Phenazopyridine is available under the following different brand names: Azo Standard, Pyridium, Prodium, Pyridiate, Baridium, Uricalm, Urodine, and UTI Relief.

What can I take for UTI if allergic to sulfa?

TMP-SMX has been the standard therapy for UTIs; patients with a sulfa allergy can take trimethoprim alone and achieve a similar cure rate.

Can you take Celebrex if you are allergic to sulfa?

Abstract. Celecoxib, a selective cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitor, is a diaryl-substituted pyrazole derivative containing a sulfonamide substituent. Because of this structural component, celecoxib is contraindicated for use in patients who have demonstrated allergic reactions to sulfonamides.

Is Pyridium and azo the same thing?

Which antibiotics contain sulfa?

Sulfa-containing drugs include:

  • sulfonamide antibiotics, including sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim, Septra) and erythromycin-sulfisoxazole (Eryzole, Pediazole)
  • some diabetes medications, such as glyburide (Diabeta, Glynase PresTabs)

Who should not take Pyridium?

Do not take Pyridium if you are allergic to phenazopyridine, or if you have kidney disease. Pyridium will treat the symptoms of a urinary tract infection, but this medication does not treat the actual infection. Take any antibiotic that your doctor prescribes to treat your infection.

What should you not take with Pyridium?

Do not take Azo Standard, Pyridium, Podium, Pyridiate, Baridium, Uricalm, Urodine, or UTI Relief if you are allergic to phenazopyridine or any ingredients contained in this drug.