Treatment

TREATMENT AT HOME

A mild urinary tract infection may go away on its own without treatment. However, antibiotics are usually recommended 
because there is a risk that the infection can spread to the kidneys. Antibiotics are taken by mouth, usually from 3 to 7 days. 
It is important that you finish all the medication.

Commonly used antibiotics include:

Amoxicillin or Augmentin 
Cephalosporins 
Doxycycline (should not be used under age 8) 
Nitrofurantoin 
Sulfa drugs (sulfonamides) 
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 
Quinolones (should not be used in children) 
Your doctor may also recommend drugs to relieve the burning pain and urgent need to urinate, and to decrease bacteria in your urine.

Such medicines include:

Acidifying medications such as ascorbic acid to lower the concentration of bacteria in the urine 
Phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium) to reduce urgency and burning with urination

TREATMENT IN THE HOSPITAL

If you are very sick and cannot take medicines by mouth or drink enough fluids, you may be admitted to the hospital. You may also be 
admitted to the hospital if you:

Are elderly 
Have kidney stones or other medical problems 
Have recently had urinary track surgery 
At the hospital, you will receive fluids and antibiotics through a vein.

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