DRUG SUPPLIED DOSE COMMENTS
PHENAZOPYRIDINE (Paeds)
(Pyridium)

Mechanism of action:

Urinary analgesic.



Ref: 6, 44



Last update: 2019-08-15
tablet: 100 mg Children 6-12 years old:
4 mg/kg/dose PO TID until symptoms are controlled or 2 days.

Adults:
100-200 mg PO TID until symptoms are controlled or 2 days.
Colors urine orange; stains clothing and is difficult to remove.

Administer with food.

Generally, the use of phenazopyridine is not included by experts as a therapeutic consideration for pediatric UTI management.


Standard Prescription:

phenazopyridine __mg PO ___(frequency)