Pyridium

Pyridium (phenazopyridine) is a urinary tract analgesic used for symptomatic relief of pain, burning, and urgency. This comprehensive monograph details its mechanism of action, appropriate indications, dosing, and critical safety considerations. Learn about the clinical evidence, important drug interactions, and why it is not a treatment for infection. Let’s talk about Pyridium. In the clinic, it’s one of those drugs that sits in a very specific niche—it doesn’t cure anything, but when used correctly, it can be a patient’s best friend during some acutely uncomfortable days.