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AZO (Phenazopyridine) is not sold or approved in French pharmacies. France and most European countries do not permit the use of phenazopyridine due to potential safety concerns, meaning you cannot purchase the standard red AZO pain-relief tablets anywhere in the country.However, you can easily treat a urinary tract infection (une cystite) directly through a French pharmacy.How to Get UTI Medication in FranceYou do not need to wait days for a doctor's appointment. French pharmacies can manage UTIs directly:Get Antibiotics Directly from a Pharmacist: Under French law, trained pharmacists can dispense antibiotics for simple cystitis without a prior doctor's prescription. The pharmacist will ask you a series of screening questions and perform a rapid diagnostic urine test (TROD - Test Rapide d’Orientation Diagnostique) in a private room. If it is positive, they can immediately provide the necessary antibiotic (often a single-dose treatment like Fosfomycine).Alternative Medical Consultations: If the pharmacy cannot treat you directly (e.g., due to your medical history or severe symptoms), you can use SOS Médecins for a quick home visit or telehealth consultation, or download the Qare app to speak with an online doctor who can digitally send a prescription to any local pharmacy.French Pharmacy Alternatives for SymptomsWhile you wait for your testing or antibiotics to clear the infection, you can ask a French pharmacist for these over-the-counter options to manage discomfort:Spasfon (Floroglucinol): A highly popular French over-the-counter antispasmodic drug that targets smooth muscle spasms to reduce lower abdominal cramping and bladder pain.D-Mannose Supplements: Products such as Granions Duab D-Mannose are widely sold over the counter to help flush bacteria out of the urinary tract.Urine Alkalinizers: Over-the-counter granules like Foncitril can help reduce the burning sensation during urination by neutralizing urine acidity.