Urinary Traction Infection Treatment

Antibiotic without a prescription at Lynnmall Pharmacy

Urinary Tract Infection FAQ
  • Urinary tract infection (UTI) also known as cystitis or bladder infection.
  • Lynnmall Pharmacy accredited pharmacists can now prescribe antibiotic treatment for women with a urinary tract infection. We are open 7 Days a week – no appointment required.
  • One of our pharmacists will confirm your UTI symptoms within a few minutes and can prescribe the appropriate treatment on the spot! No doctors visit required – save you waiting at the doctors for a few hours.
  • It’s always best to treat a UTI immediately to reduce prolonged symptoms and complications. Treatment is often straight forward with a simple round of antibiotics. Lynnmall Pharmacy’s pharmacists are trained and accredited to prescribe Trimethorprim or Nitrofurantoin for urinary tract infections.

  • The treatment is available:

    • to women only with uncomplicated urinary tract infections
    • who are aged between 16 and 65 years,
    • are not pregnant, and
    • have not taken a course of antibiotics within the previous six months.

What are the symptoms of UTI?

Uncomplicated (treated by Pharmacist)

  • UTI in women between 16-65 years old
  • A burning feeling when you urinate
  • A frequent or intense urge to urinate, even though little comes out when you do
  • Pain or pressure in your back or lower abdomen

Complicated (treated by Doctors)

UTI in

  • Women who are pregnant
  • Men
  • Children under 16 years OR
  • Suspected kidney infection
  • Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling urine
  • Feeling tired or shaky
  • Fever or chills (a sign the infection may have reached your kidneys)
  • Recurrent UTIs
  • Failed UTI antibiotic treatment or persistence despite treatment
  • People with renal impairment
  • Patients with a catheter
  • People with abnormalities of the genitourinary tract

 

What causes UTI?

  • Bacteria from the rectum making their way into the bladder via the urethra – the urethra is shorter in women so it is easier for bacteria to reach the bladder and cause infection than in men.
  • Bacteria can be introduced when the urethra is pushed on during vaginal sex.
  • Structural issues in the kidneys, bladder or tubes.
  • Physical irritation of the urethra by chemicals (eg, soaps, perfumes, vaginal hygiene sprays)
  • Ulcers or inflammation near the urethra.
  • Sexually transmitted infection (STI) (e.g. chlamydia).

How to Prevent UTI?

  • Using Natural UTI treatment like D-Mannose or Cranberry extracts may help prevent recurrent UTI by preventing bacteria sticking to your bladder. Early treatment with these supplemenet, may help clear mild cases of UTI.
  • Drink lots of water.
  • Use toilet paper as a blotter after passing urine, rather than wiping.
  • Choose showers instead of baths.
  • Stay away from feminine hygiene sprays and scented bath products — they’ll only increase irritation.
  • Pass urine straight after sex, to flush out any bacteria
  • Use a water-based, rather than oil-based lubricant during sex
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