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Urinary Tract Infection Pain and Fever
Medications commonly used to control pain and fever in adults with urinary tract infection include:
Acetaminophen
- Acetaminophen decreases fever and pain, but does not help inflammation.
- Adult dosing is 2 regular strength (325 mg) every 4 hours or 2 extra-strength (500 mg) every 6 hours.
- Maximum dose is 4,000 mg per day.
- Avoid this drug if you have alcoholism, liver disease or an allergy to the drug. See the package instructions.
- Common brand names include Tylenol, Panadol, and many others.
Aspirin
- Aspirin decreases pain, fever and inflammation.
- It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID).
- Adult dosing is two regular strength (325 mg) every 4 hours with food.
- There are numerous products that contain aspirin.
- Follow the package instructions and NSAID precautions (below).
Ibuprofen
- Ibuprofen decreases pain, fever and inflammation.
- It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID).
- Adult dosing is 200-400 mg every 4-6 hours.
- Do not exceed 1,200 mg per day without a doctor's recommendation.
- Brand names include Advil, Motrin and Nuprin.
- Follow the package instructions and NSAID precautions (below).
Naproxen
- Naproxen decreases pain, fever and inflammation.
- It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID).
- Adult dosing is 200 or 220 mg twice a day with food.
- Do not exceed 500 mg per day.
- Its brand name is Aleve.
- Follow the package instructions and NSAID precautions (below).
Ketoprofen
- Ketoprofen decreases pain, fever and inflammation.
- It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID).
- Adult dosing is 12.5 mg every 4-6 hours with food.
- Do not exceed 75 mg per day.
- Its brand name is Orudis KT.
- Follow the package instructions and NSAID precautions (below).
NSAID Precautions
- Avoid using alcohol when taking any of these medications.
- Do not mix prescription and non-prescription NSAIDS unless directed to do so by your doctor.
- NSAIDS can interact with other blood thinners, such as Coumadin, and cause bleeding complications.
- Ask your doctor before using an NSAID if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Ask your doctor before using an NSAID if you have a history of:
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Last Updated: Jan 6, 2011 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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