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Suggest Treatment For A Urinary Infection

I have a tube of the fluocinonide 5% and I don't remember what it was prescribed for. I think I have a urinary or bladder infection and I am irritated in that area, I wanted to know if I could use it for that , MY email is bettymill @ bellsouth.net Thanks Betty Miller
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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Hi Betty,

The irritation in your outside opening of urethra could be due to urinary infection. Fluocinonide 5% is a potent corticosteroid. Don't use on external opening of the urethra.

Instead:
- get a home urine test to see if infection
- increase fluids intake
- take cranberry supplements to ease irritation

If infection is detected, consult further with your doctor as might need to run urine culture and sensitivity testing. If confirmed, should start antibiotics but for this need prescription.

Wish fast recovery.
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Suggest Treatment For A Urinary Infection

Hi Betty, The irritation in your outside opening of urethra could be due to urinary infection. Fluocinonide 5% is a potent corticosteroid. Don t use on external opening of the urethra. Instead: - get a home urine test to see if infection - increase fluids intake - take cranberry supplements to ease irritation If infection is detected, consult further with your doctor as might need to run urine culture and sensitivity testing. If confirmed, should start antibiotics but for this need prescription. Wish fast recovery.