Cystitis

Cystitis treatment with antibiotic

Cystitis is caused by infection in the urine. Active medical treatment of cystitis usually involves taking an antibiotic.

Most of the infections causing cystitis in the UK are cured with the antibiotic trimethoprim. There is some antibiotic resistance to trimethoprim, however it remains effective in 90% of cases. (more…)

Trimethoprim is the antibiotic most widely used by GPs to treat cystitis (urinary infections, urinary tract infections, UTIs). Most GPs prescribe a 3-day course of trimethoprim, although 5-day courses and even 1-day courses are sometimes prescribed. (more…)

Dr Fox carries out online consultations for cystitis for women who are prone to water infections. The antibiotic Trimethoprim is supplied on prescription and dispensed and posted from our partner NHS pharmacy.

Women who are prone to repeated urine / water infections can obtain Trimethoprim to keep at home. When the symptoms of urine / water infection start, an antibiotic to treat it will be at hand. (more…)