Treatment for Urinary Tract Infection | Trimethoprim 300mg Tablets (3 tablets per course)
At Bradburns, accredited pharmacist can advise you on the best treatment of this common condition. Accredited pharmacists can supply antibiotics without a prescription, but only under specific circumstances and in limited quantities.
A UTI is a common infection of the urethra or bladder, causing pain and burning sensations. Importantly, if left untreated infection can travel to the kidneys.
So, if you suspect someone in your family has a Urinary Tract Infection, it’s important that they get urgent care.
What can I do for myself if I have a UTI?
Take paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain.
Drink plenty of water so you don't get dehydrated. This also helps to flush out the bacteria.
Avoid getting constipated by eating plenty of fibre (eg, fruit and green vegetables) and drinking enough fluid.
There's no evidence that it helps to take products that alkalise your urine (eg, Ural®). If you're taking antibiotics they can actually reduce the effect of the antibiotic.
Take showers instead of baths.
Wear loose cotton underwear.
Avoid perfumed bubble bath, soap or talcum powder.
Avoid wearing tight, synthetic underwear (such as nylon) or tight trousers.
If you get recurrent infections and you're post-menopausal (you've stopped having periods), ask your healthcare provider about vaginal oestrogen.
When you pee
Don’t hold your pee in if you feel the urge to go, and try to fully empty your bladder when you pee.
Try peeing twice to make sure your bladder's empty.
Always wipe from front to back to reduce the chance of bacteria getting from your bottom into your urinary system.
Sex
Pee as soon as possible after sex.
Don't use condoms or diaphragms with spermicidal lube on them – try non-spermicidal lube or a different type of contraception.
Use lubricating jelly during sex.
Stay safe when you are having unprotected sex or are changing partners.
Cranberry, probiotics, D-mannose
You may see some of these options recommended for preventing UTIs but there's no evidence that they work. Read more about cranberries and UTIs and D-mannose and UTIs.
Call Healthline or see your doctor urgently if you have any of the following symptoms:
a very high temperature, or you're feeling hot and shivery
a very low temperature – below 36ºC
confusion, drowsiness or you have difficulty speaking
you have not been for a pee (mimi) all day
pain in the lower tummy or in the back, just under the ribs
blood in your pee.