Apriso and Baridium

• Generic Name: mesalamine
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Apriso, Asacol HD, Delzicol, Lialda, Pentasa, Canasa, Canasa Pac, Rowasa, SfRowasa

Apriso (mesalamine) affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.

Apriso is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis in patients 18 years of age and older.

Apriso is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.

• Generic Name: phenazopyridine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: AZO Urinary Pain Relief, Azo-Gesic, Azo-Standard, Baridium, Prodium, Pyridium, Re-Azo, Uricalm, Viridium, Eridium, Pyridiate, Urogesic, Phenazo, Urodol, Urinary Analgesic, Uristat, AZO Urinary Pain Relief Max Strength

Baridium is a pain reliever that affects the lower part of your urinary tract (bladder and urethra).

Baridium is used to treat urinary symptoms such as pain or burning, increased urination, and increased urge to urinate. These symptoms can be caused by infection, injury, surgery, catheter, or other conditions that irritate the bladder.

Baridium will treat urinary symptoms, but this medication will not treat a urinary tract infection.. Take any antibiotic that your doctor prescribes to treat an infection.

Baridium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.