Urinary Analgesics - Relief for UTI Pain

Urinary analgesics are medications that help relieve pain and discomfort associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs) or other urinary conditions. They work by numbing the urinary tract and bladder.
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Drug
Where to get
Available by prescription or over-the-counter at pharmacies.
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Urinary Analgesics FAQ


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What are urinary analgesics used for?

Urinary analgesics are administered as tablets or capsules to treat urinary tract and bladder pain from conditions such as: Pentosan polysulfate sodium also has orphan use designation in the treatment of:

How do urinary analgesics work?

Urinary analgesics are medications to relieve pain and irritation in the urinary tract and the bladder. Two types of medications are used as urinary analgesics: Phenazopyridine: Phenazopyridine is an over-the-counter azo dye medication that works as a painkiller by soothing the lining of the urinary tract.

What are the side effects of urinary analgesics?

What are side effects of urinary analgesics? Side effects of urinary analgesics may include the following: Phenazopyridine Pentosan polysulfate sodium Information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible side effects, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects.

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