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Let's see what is available over-the-counter for UTI.
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A urinary tract infection is an infection. No antibiotic over the counter to take care of this. What to do is reduce the pain and burning sensation until your child can see a doctor.

Do not go more than 2 days without seeking medical care for your child.

With this approach in mind, see what is available over the counter to help with UTI below.

Girl with UTI


Urinary Pain Relief

The goal is to help with the pain, burning and frequent, urgent urination.

Some urinary pain relief agents contain phenazopyridine which is the same ingredient as the prescription urinary pain relief medication but at a lower strength.

Examples are Azo®, Uristat®, Leader®, Store brands.

 

Methenamine + Sodium Salicylate

Helps slow down the progression of the infection using the antibacterial agent methenamine.

Know that, this will not get rid of the infection.

Goal is to slow down the progression of the infection as it makes it's way up the urinary tract.

Pain relief not as fast as phenazopyridine, but if you have the money, you can use both together for maximum benefit.

We, however, do not recommend this for your child without a doctor's approval. 

Example: Cystex Plus®

 

Do this

  • Have child drink lots of water to dilute the urine and help flush out bacteria.
     
  • Place a heating pad over the abdomen to ease pressure and discomfort.

 

Prevention

Once the UTI is treated, follow this plan to reduce the risk.

  • Have child drink 8-16 ounces of cranberry juice daily to keep bacteria from growing and clinging to the bladder wall. 
     
  • If worried about calories, give cranberry tablets.
     
  • Should drink plenty of water daily.
     
  • Teach to wipe from front to back after using the bathroom.
     
  • Avoid child wearing ultra skin-tight jeans.

 

Last updated by pharmacist on : 02/17/2016

 

 

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