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In a drug store CVS, Walgreens, Walmart etc. There are different strengths. I used AZO fast relief urinary pain relief 99.5 mg. No prescription is needed. There are other brands also. When I used to get UTI the doctors gave me a prescription for Pyridium which is a stronger dose. Your urine will be orange in color. The drug facts say it is not harmful. Any clothes in contact with urine will be permanently stained orange...so you will probably want to wear a panty liner. Despite this negative, the stuff works. You can't use it indefinitely. They recommended no more than 12 pills (this is for the 99.5 mg) it might be different for the lower OC dose. In the future (hopefully not) ask for a prescription so insurance pays for it. The active ingredient is "Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride"
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This is an article from Oprah Daily on aug. 14th, 2024 "Menopause Treatment Nobody Is Talking About, it's safe, localized, and relieves a slew of painful symptoms. So why is it nearly impossible to get? "
I can't get the whole article because it's behind a paywall.
"There is a quiet crisis brewing in women’s health, and it goes by three little letters: GSM. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause, a mouthful of a term, affects millions of women each year—as many as a whopping 84 percent of women during and following the menopausal transition.
GSM encompasses a series of chronic, progressive symptoms that affect the vagina and vulva as well as the bladder and urinary tract. A direct result of decreased estrogen, GSM can cause vaginal dryness, itching and irritation, painful sex, and urinary tract infections (UTIs), among other excruciating symptoms. All of the above significantly affect women’s daily quality of life, long-term health, and even longevity. For example, frequent UTIs can lead to loss of mobility, mental confusion in women over 65, and deadly sepsis infections."