PHENAZOPYRIDINE
(Pyridium)Standard Prescription
phenazopyridine __mg PO ___(frequency)
Dosages
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.
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.
Mechanism of Action
Urinary analgesic.
Forms Supplied
tablet: 100 mg
Comments
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.
Administer with food.
Generally, the use of phenazopyridine is not included by experts as a therapeutic consideration for pediatric UTI management.
References
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Last Edited
2019-08-15 06:30:12