Dysuria

Prescribing Notes:

• Many patients obtain relief from the symptoms of cystitis with over-the-counter medicines (see Pharmacy First recommendations in the UTI section of the Infections chapter).
• Sodium bicarbonate is used as a urinary alkalinising agent in some metabolic and renal disorders.
• Ascorbic acid is not always reliable for acidification of urine. See the ‘Maintenance of catheters’ pathway for pH-modifying solutions for the maintenance of indwelling urinary catheters.
• Potassium citrate should be used with caution in the elderly as it may lead to hyperkalaemia if used for prolonged periods at high dosages.
• For information on the management of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) see the Infections chapter of the formulary.