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Uricalm
Generic name: phenazopyridine
Brand names: AZO Urinary Pain Relief, AZO Urinary Pain Relief Max Strength, Azo-Standard, Pyridium, Uricalm, Urinary Pain Relief Maximum Strength, Uristat, Uristat Ultra, Azo-Gesic, Re-Azo
What is Uricalm?
Uricalm is a pain reliever that works on the lower part of your urinary tract (bladder and urethra).
Uricalm is used to help with urinary symptoms like pain or burning, needing to urinate more often, and having a strong urge to urinate. These symptoms can happen due to infection, injury, surgery, catheter use, or other issues that irritate the bladder.
Uricalm will help with urinary symptoms, but it will not treat a urinary tract infection. Take any antibiotic your doctor gives you to treat an infection.
Uricalm may also be used for other reasons not listed in this medication guide.
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How should I take Uricalm?
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 Uricalm after meals.
Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking Uricalm.
Uricalm 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.
Uricalm can also permanently stain soft contact lenses, and you should not wear them while taking this medicine.
Do not use Uricalm for longer than 2 days unless your doctor has told you to.
This medication can cause unusual results with urine tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Uricalm.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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Warnings
You should not use Uricalm if you have kidney disease.
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Before taking this medicine
You should not use Uricalm if you are allergic to it, or if you have kidney disease.
To make sure Uricalm 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. Uricalm is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Do not use Uricalm 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.
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Uricalm side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Uricalm may cause serious side effects. Stop using Uricalm and call your doctor right away if you have:
- little or no urinating;
- swelling, rapid weight gain;
- confusion, loss of appetite, pain in your side or lower back;
- fever, pale or yellowed skin, stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting; or
- blue or purple appearance of your skin.
Common side effects of Uricalm may include:
- headache;
- dizziness; or
- upset stomach.
This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
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What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Do not use this medication while wearing soft contact lenses. Uricalm can permanently change the color of soft contact lenses.
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What other drugs will affect Uricalm?
Other drugs may interact with phenazopyridine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform all your health care providers about all the medicines you are currently using and any medicines you begin or stop using.
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Frequently asked questions
- Why do you not take phenazopyridine for more than two days?
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