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Pyridium is the North American brand name of phenazopyridine, a drug used to treat urinary tract infections. It is a type of azo dye and as a result stains the urine a distinctive dark orange color when taken internally.

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What is pyridium found in?

Pyridium is the trade name of phenazopyridine, a drug used to treat urinary tract infections.


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The name of the drug is phenazopyridine - the brand name in America is AZO or Pyridium. Some possible side effects include discoloration of urine, headache, stomach upset or pain, dizziness.


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