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Cystitis (urinary tract infection) — what to take?

Cystitis = inflammation of the bladder, most often bacterial (E. coli 80%). Symptoms: dysuria, frequency, urgency, suprapubic pain.

5 recommended OTC drugs
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OTC — no prescription

What you can take for cystitis (urinary tract infection)

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Uncomplicated acute — young women. Complicated — men, pregnancy, diabetes. Pyelonephritis — extension to the kidneys.

Antibiotic treatment (Rx)

  • Fosfomycin 3 g single dose.
  • Nitrofurantoin 100 mg twice daily for 5 days.
  • Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole for 3 days.

Adjunctive measures

  • Fluids 2-3 L/day.
  • Frequent voiding.
  • Proper hygiene.
  • Post-coital voiding.

OTC and supplements

  • Cranberry 36-72 mg PAC/day — prevention.
  • D-mannose 2 g/day — prevents E. coli adherence.
  • Vaginal probiotics.
  • Alkalising citrate.
  • Ibuprofen for symptoms.

Medical disclaimer: the information in this guide is for informational purposes only and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. For diagnosis and treatment, consult a healthcare professional.

Nights, weekends, holidays

24/7 pharmacies for cystitis (urinary tract infection)

Patients with cystitis (urinary tract infection) sometimes need medication outside regular hours — an acute flare-up, a cronic prescription that ran out, a stock gap. The per-city pages below list every 24/7 pharmacy with address, phone and verified opening hours.

For chronic prescription medication, check stock with your preferred pharmacy ahead of time — capped CANAMED prescriptions can run out between supply runs. Call before you go.

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Medicine categories for cystitis (urinary tract infection)

Beyond the OTC adjuncts above, you can browse whole medicine and supplement categories, with prices compared across Dr. Max, Catena, Tei, HelpNet. CANAMED is the official ceiling price for prescription items. Category pages are in Romanian — the comparator works the same way for you.

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How to find a pharmacy fast for cystitis (urinary tract infection)

Open the interactive map and grant location permission — you'll see pharmacies sorted by distance with their opening hours and a one-tap route in Google Maps. For overnight or weekend trips, switch on the 24/7 filter. For cystitis (urinary tract infection) some medicines need a prescription — make sure you have a valid one (electronic or paper) before you leave, to avoid wasted trips.

For chronic treatment, save your favourite pharmacy in the app and check prices on the comparator — OTC differences between chains can hit 20-40%, while CANAMED-capped Rx items have a fixed maximum but may carry promotions. If your treatment for cystitis (urinary tract infection) runs on a monthly script, schedule pickup a few days before you run out.

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