Pyridium 200 Tablet

Pyridium 200 Tablet is used for symptomatic relief of pain. It helps treat burning sensation, urgency to urinate, and other discomforts arising from the urinary tract caused by infection, trauma, surgery, etc. It should be used only for symptomatic relief of pain and not as a substitute for other treatments. Pyridium 200 Tablet is best taken with food after eating a snack. This will reduce stomach upset that can be caused by the medicine. In general, the use of this medicine should not exceed more than 2 days. Consult your doctor regarding the dose and duration and follow the instructions strictly. Some common side effects seen with this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and urine discoloration. These side effects are usually temporary and go away after the treatment stops. However, if they persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or suffering from any liver, kidney, or heart problems. You should also let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicine for the same condition or other diseases.

• Symptomatic Pain relief

Pyridium 200 Tablet is not an antibiotic. It works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to the brain which decreases the sensation of pain.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pyridium 200 Tablet is to be taken with food.

• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Stomach cramp

AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pyridium 200 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pyridium 200 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feedingUNSAFE

Pyridium 200 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Pyridium 200 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

KidneyUNSAFE

Pyridium 200 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

LiverUNSAFE

Pyridium 200 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class

Aminopyridines derivatives

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Urology

Action Class

Urinary tract analgesics