About AZO Urinary Tract Defense Tablets
AZO Urinary Tract Defense helps control your urinary tract infection and relieve pain until you see a doctor. It includes Methenamine, the #1 OTC drug ingredient for UTI bacteria control.
Key Benefits & Features
- Helps control your urinary tract infection until you see a doctor
- Contains methenamine, a powerful anti-bacterial medicine that works by slowing down the growth of the bacteria along the urinary tract and helping to control your UTI
- Contains methenamine, the only antibacterial UTI ingredient available without a prescription, and sodium salicylate for general pain relief
- Remember, only a doctor can prescribe the antibiotics needed to fully treat your UTI
AZO Urinary Tract Defense Tablets FAQs
What causes UTIs (urinary tract infections)?
Bacteria entering the urinary tract system and attaching to the bladder wall typically cause urinary tract infections. The most common bacteria to cause a UTI is E.coli.
What are the signs and symptoms of a UTI?
The most common UTI symptoms are: - Pain or painful urination - Frequent need to urinate - Burning sensation while urinating - Bladder spasm - Lower back pain - Fever If you experience any of these symptoms, immediately consult your physician. Learn more about common UTI symptoms and about diagnosing a UTI.
Will AZO Urinary Tract Defense cure my UTI?
No. The only clinically proven cure for a UTI is a prescription antibiotic. AZO Urinary Tract Defense will only help inhibit the progression of infection until you see a healthcare professional. AZO is not intended to replace medical care.
What is the difference between AZO Urinary Tract Defense and AZO Urinary Pain Relief?
AZO Urinary Tract Defense and AZO Urinary Pain Relief contain different active ingredients that provide different UTI relief benefits. AZO Urinary Tract Defense contains methenamine to help control the infection until you can seek medical treatment and sodium salicylate to provide general pain relief. AZO Urinary Pain Relief contains phenazopyridine hydrochloride which provides fast, targeted relief for pain, burning and urgency associated with a UTI.
Will AZO Urinary Tract Defense interfere with prescription medications?
Please consult your doctor if you are taking any other prescription medications before taking AZO Urinary Tract Defense. AZO Urinary Tract Defense should not be taken with sulfonamide drugs. Products that decrease the acidity of the urine (such as antacids, sodium bicarbonate, potassium or sodium citrate, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as acetazolamide) may reduce the effectiveness of AZO Urinary Tract Defense. AZO Urinary Tract Defense should not be taken with anticoagulants, steroid drugs, or in addition to other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen and others).
Can I chew the AZO Urinary Tract Defense Tablets?
No. The tablets are intended to be taken whole, and should not be cut, chewed or crushed.
Will AZO Urinary Tract Defense change the color of my urine?
No. AZO Urinary Tract Defense will not change the color of your urine.
Will AZO Urinary Tract Defense stain my skin?
No. AZO Urinary Tract Defense will not stain your skin.
Ingredients
Active ingredients: Methenamine 162 mg, Sodium Salicylate 162.5 mg
Inactive ingredients: Benzoic Acid, Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Edible black ink, FD&C Red #40 Lake, FD&C Yellow #6 Lake, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Methacrylic Acid-Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer, Silica, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide,Triethyl Citrate
