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Suggest Medication With Minimal Side Effects For Urinary Tract Infection
I am looking for a low cost med for a urinary tract infection... one that has the fewest side effects! I have had the problem some years ago but cannot remember what drug was prescribed... once was penicillin, then something else which helped with the burning immediately. YYYY@YYYY
Hello dear, Following are the treatment of urinary tract infection: 1. Drink plenty of water as you can 2. Antibiotic- Tablet cefixime 400 mg twice daily for 3-4 days (very less side effect) 3. If itching is present during urination: Tablet Avil 4 mg Twice daily 4. If fever is present: Tablet paracetamol 500 mg three times a day 5. Maintain personal hygiene Hope this may help you.
Wish you good health Best regards Dr. Sagar
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Suggest Medication With Minimal Side Effects For Urinary Tract Infection
Hello dear, Following are the treatment of urinary tract infection: 1. Drink plenty of water as you can 2. Antibiotic- Tablet cefixime 400 mg twice daily for 3-4 days (very less side effect) 3. If itching is present during urination: Tablet Avil 4 mg Twice daily 4. If fever is present: Tablet paracetamol 500 mg three times a day 5. Maintain personal hygiene Hope this may help you. Wish you good health Best regards Dr. Sagar