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Urinary tract infection (UTI)

About Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) typically occur when bacteria that normally live in the bowel enter the urinary tract through the urethra and begin to multiply in the bladder. When that happens, bacteria may take hold and grow into a full-blown infection in the bladder and urinary tract — kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra — causing the UTI.
Although an infection can get better on its own, most of the time it doesn't. The main danger is that the infection may spread from the bladder to one or both kidneys. When bacteria attack the kidneys, they may cause damage that could permanently reduce your kidney functions.

The most common UTIs occur mainly in women. Symptoms can include:
  • A burning feeling when you urinate;
  • A unusually frequent or intense urge to urinate, even though little comes out when you do.
  • Pain or pressure in your back or lower abdomen;
  • Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange/unusual-smelling urine.

If you suspect you may have a UTI contact us or come in and talk to us.. We can usually help.
A doctor's prescription is NOT required.
However a pharmacist consultation is required, and there is a small charge for the service.

Your privacy is assured.

Depending on the results of a consultation, the antibiotic Trimethoprim may be dispensed to combat the infection, but other strategies may be advised.
If Trimethoprim is recommended, you will be fully informed regarding the medication, and any potential side effects.

Time for treatment

Most UTIs are readily cured. If it is a bladder infection then the symptoms usually go away within 24 to 48 hours after treatment starts.
If it is a kidney infection then it may take a week or so longer for the symptoms to disappear.

If symptoms persist always see a doctor.
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Sat: 8:30am – 5pm  |  SUN: 9AM - 5PM
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The Triangle, Factory Rd, Waimauku

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  • Home
    • COVID
    • Know your Rights
    • Emergencies & After Hours
  • Our services
    • General Prescriptions
    • Medicine Check
    • Long Term Conditions LTC
    • Medicine Support
    • Satchets & Blister packs
    • Compounded Medications
  • Specialised Dispensing
    • Dispensing an Emergency Contraceptive Pill
    • Dispensing for UTI
    • Dispensing Sildenafil
    • Dispensing Clozapine
    • Dispensing Methadone
    • Dispensing to Stop Smoking
    • Palliative & TC services
    • Rest Home Services
  • Testing in-store
    • Blood pressure testing
    • Warfarin (INR) testing
    • Blood glucose HbA1c testing
    • ACR testing
    • Cholesterol testing
    • Uric acid testing
    • Zinc deficiency testing
  • Our shop
    • For the traveller
    • Photo services
  • Health links
    • About your medicines
    • Safety in Practice
  • Contact us