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What is effect of pyridium (phenazopyridine)?
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Dr. Howard Usitaloanswered
Urology 42 years experience
Colored urine: Pyridium (phenazopyridine) turns your urine orange. The active ingredient acts as a local anesthetic on your bladder surface to reduce burning.
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