Baridium

Generic name:phenazopyridine [ fen-AY-zoe-PIR-i-deen ]
Brand names: AZO Urinary Pain Relief, Azo-Gesic, Azo-Standard, Baridium, Prodium, ... show all 8 brands Pyridium, Re-Azo, Uricalm
Drug class:Miscellaneous genitourinary tract agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Apr 14, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Baridium?

Baridium is a pain reliever that affects the lower part of your urinary tract (bladder and urethra).

Baridium is used to treat urinary symptoms such as pain or burning, increased urination, and increased urge to urinate. These symptoms can be caused by infection, injury, surgery, catheter, or other conditions that irritate the bladder.

Baridium will treat urinary symptoms, but this medication will not treat a urinary tract infection.. Take any antibiotic that your doctor prescribes to treat an infection.

Baridium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Baridium if you have kidney disease.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Baridium if you are allergic to it, or if you have kidney disease.

To make sure Baridium is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• liver disease;

• diabetes; or

• a genetic enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.

FDA pregnancy category B. Baridium is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Do not use Baridium without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether phenazopyridine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Baridium?

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Take Baridium after meals.

Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking Baridium.

Baridium will most likely darken the color of your urine to an orange or red color. This is a normal effect and is not harmful. Darkened urine may also cause stains to your underwear that may be permanent.

Baridium can also permanently stain soft contact lenses, and you should not wear them while taking this medicine.

Do not use Baridium for longer than 2 days unless your doctor has told you to.

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