I forgot to take the last dose of antibiotic prescribed for my last UTI (a few weeks ago). I am now experiencing symptoms. Can I take it?

Hello Mrs,

I would encourage you to consult your family physician. Your pharmacist will not be able to re-prescribe an antibiotic of equivalent strength to treat the current episode, since less than 30 days have passed since the last episode In addition, depending on the antibiotic used, the omission of a tablet may have resulted in the treatment not being fully effective. It is important to mention this to the doctor so that he or she does not prescribe the same antibiotic. A urine culture will probably be necessary to determine which bacteria are involved and which antibiotic is the best option.I hope I have answered your question,Stéphane Villeneuve, pharmacist