Urinary Tract Infection

PO Antibiotics for UTI

uUTI = uncomplicated UTI, cUTI=complicated UTI 

Lower UTI in pregnancy:

  • Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid): 100 mg PO b.i.d. × 7 days (5)
  • Cephalexin (Keflex): 500 mg PO b.i.d. × 7 days

UTI during pregnancy always requires culture/sensitivity and usually requires a 7–14-day treatment.