Recommend AZO Urinary Pain Relief. ® Phenazopyridine HCl has been proven effective for the symptomatic relief of the pain, burning, urgency and frequency typically experienced with UTIs. Phenazopyridine HCl is excreted in the urine and exerts a topical analgesic effect on the mucosa of the urinary tract.

AZO doesn't treat the bacteria causing the infection, though. AZO starts to work quickly. You may notice some relief in as little as 20 minutes after taking a dose. You should only take AZO for 2 days in a row, unless your healthcare provider gives you the OK to take it longer.

AZO doesn't cure a UTI, but it can make you feel more comfortable while you're waiting for an antibiotic to start working. While you're taking AZO, it can turn your urine an orange-red color that can stain clothing.

Azo really helps stop the pain and frequent urge to use the bathroom until you can get to your doctor for antibiotics. Occasionally I'll use Azo and cranberry juice to help stop a UTI that I feel is still in its early stages. Although I hate the taste, I do recommend Azo to anyone who's suffering with a UTI.

How to use Azo. Take this medication by mouth after meals, usually 3 times daily or as directed by your doctor. If you are taking this medication along with antibiotics for symptoms related to a urinary tract infection, or are self-treating, do not take it for more than 2 days without talking to your doctor.

Phenazopyridine (applies to Azo-Standard) renal dysfunction The use of phenazopyridine is contraindicated in patients with impaired renal function. Phenazopyridine is primarily eliminated unchanged by the kidney and may accumulate to toxic levels during prolonged administration in such patients.

For many people, AZO starts working within 20 minutes to 1 hour of taking it. Just keep in mind that it shouldn't be taken for more than 2 days in a row without a healthcare provider's OK. AZO doesn't cure a UTI, but it can make you feel more comfortable while you're waiting for an antibiotic to start working.

Side Effects

• 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.

What are the side effects of Azo-Standard (Phenazopyridine)?

• 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.

Azo really helps stop the pain and frequent urge to use the bathroom until you can get to your doctor for antibiotics. Occasionally I'll use Azo and cranberry juice to help stop a UTI that I feel is still in its early stages. Although I hate the taste, I do recommend Azo to anyone who's suffering with a UTI.

You should not use AZO Urinary Pain Relief if you are allergic to it, or if you have kidney disease. To make sure AZO Urinary Pain Relief is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: liver disease; diabetes; or.

How to use Azo. Take this medication by mouth after meals, usually 3 times daily or as directed by your doctor. If you are taking this medication along with antibiotics for symptoms related to a urinary tract infection, or are self-treating, do not take it for more than 2 days without talking to your doctor.