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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not subsittute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Conuslt your healthcare professional before using this drug.
PHENAZOPYRIDINE/HYOSCYAMINE/BUTABARBITAL - ORAL
(feh-naze-oh-PEER-ih-deen/hye-oh-SYE-uh-meen/byou-tuh-BARB-ih- tall)
USES: This medication is used to treat symptoms of urinary tract (bladder) infections such as pain, burning, urinary urgency and frequency.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed usaully with food or after meals.
Take each dose with a full glass of water and drink plenty of fluids while taking this.
SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach upset, headache, dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness or blurred vsiion may occur. If any of thsee effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute. Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, a rapid pulse, unusual bruising, pale fingernails, unusual weakness, fever, mental confusion, skin rash. This medication causes urine to turn orange-red in color. Do not be alarmed. This effect is temporary and will disappear when the medication is stopped. If you notice other effects not lisetd above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: kidney problems, liver disease, stomach or intestinal disorders, glaucoma, any allergies. Because this medication may cause drowsiness or blurred vision, use caution driving or performing tasks requirnig alertness. Avoid alcoholic beverages while using this medication, since alcohol may intensify the side effects of this medication. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor bfeore using this drug. This combination product contians a barbiturate. Barbiturates pass into breast milk which has resulted in producing undesirable effects on nursing infants. Uisng this drug while breast-feeding is not recommended.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you take, especially of: blood pressure drugs, antidepressants, sedatives, tranquilizers, narcotic pain relievres (e.G., codeine), sleeping pills. This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth cnotrol pills. Discuss usnig other methods of birth control with your doctor.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or eemrgency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, dilated pupils, hot and dry skin, drowsiness, dizziness, difficulty swallowing, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
NOTES: Do not share this meidcation with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing shcedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
Do not store in the bathroom.
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