Antibiotics such as amoxicillin, cephalexin, ciprofloxacin or fosfomycin are examples of the most commonly used remedies for treating a urinary tract infection.
However, when the symptoms are very intense, the doctor may also advise the use of the painkillers Phenazopyridine, which can change the color of the urine, leaving it orange, red, blue or green for example.
Urinary tract infection is a problem that causes symptoms of pain and burning when urinating, urinary urgency and unpleasant odor, and is usually caused by bacteria from the gut that enter the urinary system. This is a more common disease in women, especially due to the proximity between the urethra and the anus.
List of the main antibiotics
Some of the antibiotics that can be indicated by the doctor, and bought at the pharmacy, to treat the urinary tract infection are:
- Amoxicillin, known as Cibramox, Amoxil or Velamox: doses ranging from 750 mg to 1500 mg per day are generally recommended for 3 to 7 days of treatment, depending on the severity of the infection to be treated;
- Cephalexin, known as Keflaxin, Cefaben or Cefacimed: a dose of 750 to 1500 mg per day is recommended for 3 to 7 days of treatment;
- Ciprofloxacin, known as Quinoflox, Cipro or Proflox: the dose can range from 250 to 1500 mg per day, depending on the age of the person and the severity of the infection;
- Fosfomycin, such as Monuril: It is usually recommended to take 1 envelope at bedtime after emptying the bladder.
In addition to antibiotics, there is also the Uro-vaxom 'vaccine' in the form of tablets, which is indicated to help prevent the occurrence of urinary infections.
During the treatment with the remedies indicated by the doctor, some home remedies can also be used to accelerate the recovery. Here's how to prepare it in parsley tea for urinary tract infection.
Natural Remedies for Urinary Tract Infection
Natural remedies serve to complement the treatment, and do not exclude the need to take the antibiotic prescribed by the doctor.
A great natural remedy against urinary tract infection are urine tablets, which is a herbal remedy that can be purchased from pharmacies and natural product stores. Another homemade solution is to take the juice of Arando, which must be taken several times a day. This juice has diuretic properties that hinder the adherence of the microorganisms in the urinary system, which helps to cure the infection. Cranberry can also be consumed in the form of capsules, also known as Cranberry capsules. Here's how to take in Cranberry capsules.
In addition, diuretic foods such as onion, parsley, watermelon, asparagus, graviola, cucumber, orange or carrot also help in the treatment of infection as they help to eliminate urine, thus contributing to the elimination of bacteria. See other natural tips to get rid of urinary tract infection by watching our nutritionist's video:
Remedies for Child Urinary Tract Infection
In children treatment is often done using the same type of antibiotics, but in the form of syrup. Therefore, the treatment should always be indicated by the pediatrician, and the recommended dose varies according to the child's age, weight, symptoms presented, severity of infection and micro-organism responsible for causing the infection.
Remedy for urinary tract infection in pregnant women
Remedies for urinary tract infection in pregnancy should be prescribed by the obstetrician, and antibiotics such as Cephalexin, Ampicillin, Amoxicillin or Ceftriaxone are often used, which do not impair the development of the baby, since there are certain medicines that can cross the placenta and fetal development.
How to speed recovery
In addition to the natural remedies and options during the treatment for urinary tract infection, it is recommended not to take any other medication without the doctor's knowledge and to drink about 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day. In this way, the production of urine is increased and it becomes less concentrated, which helps to eliminate the bacteria of the organism.
