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Recurrent UTI
2 in 6 months or 3 in 12 months.
Source: NICE NG112- Behavioural and hygiene advice; D-mannose or cranberry as self-care.
- Postmenopausal: vaginal oestrogen, review within 12 months.
- Prophylaxis after a trigger: trimethoprim 200 mg or nitrofurantoin 100 mg single dose.
- Daily prophylaxis: trimethoprim 100 mg or nitrofurantoin 50–100 mg at night; review every 6 months.
- Methenamine hippurate 1 g twice daily is a non-antibiotic option.
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