Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) and Pregnancy: Risks & Safety
No, it is not safe to take phenazopyridine while pregnant.
Reason:
* Pyridium (phenazopyridine): Risk in Pregnancy: Category B. Pyridium crosses the placenta and may cause hemolysis in the fetus, especially in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase-deficient individuals
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