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Pyridium is the North American brand name of phenazopyridine, a drug used to treat urinary tract infections. It is a type of azo dye and as a result stains the urine a distinctive dark orange color when taken internally.

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What is pyridium found in?

Pyridium is the trade name of phenazopyridine, a drug used to treat urinary tract infections.


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No, Pyridium (phenazopyridine) does not contain iodine as an active ingredient. It is used to relieve symptoms of urinary tract irritation.


What are the side effects of the drug Azo?

The name of the drug is phenazopyridine - the brand name in America is AZO or Pyridium. Some possible side effects include discoloration of urine, headache, stomach upset or pain, dizziness.


Does phenazopyridine affect nuvaring?

There are no known drug interactions between phenazopyridine (Pyridium) and NuvaRing.


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True of false 'propriatory name' describes exactly the chemical structure of the drug?

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Can you take pyridium after the expiration?

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