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How to treat a UTI at home?

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Last updated on Oct 23, 2024.

Official Answer by Drugs.com

UTI self care measures:


Cranberry

D-mannose

Lactobacilli Probiotics

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References
  • Urinary tract infection (UTI) https://www.drugs.com/mcd/urinary-tract-infection-uti
  • NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) UTI (lower): antimicrobial prescribing: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng109/resources/visual-summary-pdf-6544021069
  • Non Antibiotic prevention and Management of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41585-018-0106-x
  • A pragmatic guide to asymptomatic bacteriuria and testing for urinary tract infections (UTIs) in people aged over 65 years https://bpac.org.nz/BT/2015/July/guide.aspx
  • Considerations on D-mannose Mechanism of Action and Consequent Classification of Marketed Healthcare Products: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7982833/
  • d-Mannose Treatment neither Affects Uropathogenic Escherichia coli Properties nor Induces Stable FimH Modifications https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7024335/
  • Preventing urinary tract infections after menopause without antibiotics https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28364867/
  • Urinary tract infection - causes, symptoms, treatment https://www.southerncross.co.nz/group/medical-library/urinary-tract-infections-symptoms-treatment-prevention

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