Oct
05
What Medicine To Take For A Female Bladder Infection?
ByA relative has bladder infection and I want to know what to take as an alternative to Cipro 500mg. I read Cipro makes bones hurt and has various side effects that my relative is experiencing. Any over the counter medicine that my relative can take to make the bladder infection not hurt? We tried Acetaminophen but that dont work. Thank you.
3 Comments
October 5th, 2009 at 8:49 am
No, if you have an infection, you need an anti-biotics. Have you ever taken Cipro? It is very good when treating bacterial infections. Here are some commonly used medications below:
* Amoxicillin
* Doxycycline (should not be used under age
* Cephalosporins
* Nitrofurantoin
* Sulfa drugs (sulfonamides)
* Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
* Quinolones (should not be used in children)
October 5th, 2009 at 8:58 am
If it was your bladder, you would gladly take the Cipro.
A bladder infection is bacterial in nature and needs an anti-biotic to subdue its effects and damage. OTC and home remedies merely extend the suffering and time to heal.
An acidic diet might sometimes help, consumption of cranberry juice for example. This makes the bladder less alkaline and thus less susceptible to bacterial growth.
October 5th, 2009 at 9:50 am
They need ANTIBIOTICS! See a doctor!