Cystitis & Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Due to the rise in antibiotic resistance in the UK, our clinical team have taken the decision to no longer offer antibiotics to patients from our online platform for certain conditions.
It is important that clinicians and patients across the UK take collective responsibility to only use antibiotics when necessary, to protect ourselves and future generations. Local initiatives are in place related to Antimicrobial Stewardship across the UK, and you can still get access to antibiotics from your local GP who will ensure that access to antibiotics is on a risk assessment basis. For some non-antibiotic alternatives, please check out the medications below.
Cystitis is a common, but unpleasant UTI (urinary tract infection) that causes pain when you urinate. You may also feel the urgent need to pee more often than normal. Common symptoms of cystitis include pain or a burning sensation when peeing, urine that’s dark, cloudy or smells strong, and needing to pee more frequently.
Cystitis & Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Treatments
How do Cystitis & UTI treatments work?
Cystitis symptoms aren’t usually a cause for concern and most cases will clear up within a few days. Usually, Pain killers or over-the-counter cystitis relief products are enough to manage symptoms.
However, if you are experiencing episodes of cystitis frequently or your symptoms do not improve, it’s important to seek medical advice, as you may need an alternative treatment or it could be a sign of a kidney infection.
Antibiotics like Macrobid, which are commonly used to treat infections of the bladder, kidney and urinary tract, are often prescribed to those who have serious or frequent cystitis.
Antibiotics work by killing off the bacteria that causes an infection, helping your body to fight it, easing your symptoms and speeding up your recovery.
If your cystitis symptoms have not improved after a few days, complete a quick and simple consultation and one of our prescribers will select the right cystitis treatment option for you. We’ll then ship your medication quickly and discreetly in plain packaging straight to your door.
