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Pyridium

Pyridium

1 9.9
A medicine that eases pain and burning when you pass urine
  • noun
  • /ˈpɪrɪdiəm/
  • Specialized
: Pyridium
  • I took Pyridium to relieve my bladder pain.

Examples

  • After starting Pyridium, she noticed her urine changed color to orange-red.

  • Have you ever used Pyridium for a urinary infection?

  • Pyridium should not be used for more than two days without consulting a physician.

  • My doctor prescribed Pyridium to help ease the burning sensation during urination.

  • Taking Pyridium can help relieve the pain caused by urinary tract infections.

  • Many doctors recommend Pyridium to help with pain relief during urinary tract infections.

  • When I have a urinary tract infection, I find that taking Pyridium greatly eases my symptoms.

Synonyms

phenazopyridine
vsPyridium
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A medicine that relieves pain and burning in the bladder or urinary tract

is the trademarked brand name for that same drug

Surface Forms

Pyridium singular
Pyridiums plural

Etymology

The word Pyridium uses the root pyr- meaning 'fire'. A helpful way to remember it is that this medicine eases the 'burning' pain you feel when you urinate.