What medication is best for kidney infection?

Commonly used antibiotics for kidney infections include ciprofloxacin, cefalexin, co-amoxiclav or trimethoprim. Painkillers such as paracetamol can ease pain and reduce a high temperature (fever). Stronger painkillers may be needed if the pain is more severe.

What painkillers can you take for a kidney infection?

For fever or discomfort, take a nonaspirin pain reliever such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Motrin IB, Advil, others). Stay hydrated. Drinking fluids will help flush bacteria from your urinary tract. Avoid coffee and alcohol until your infection has cleared.

What is the most common treatment for kidney infection?

Most people with a kidney infection can be treated at home with a course of antibiotics, and paracetamol if needed. See a GP if you feel feverish and have pain in your tummy, lower back or genitals that will not go away.

What does the pain feel like with a kidney infection?

As you try to pee out the stone, you might feel waves of pain. Kidney infection. Also called pyelonephritis, this infection could cause discomfort in one or both kidneys. You may feel pain in your back, in your side or both sides under your ribs, or in your groin.

Do you feel sick when you have a kidney infection?

Symptoms of kidney infection Symptoms of a kidney infection often come on within a few hours. You can feel feverish, shivery, sick and have a pain in your back or side. In addition to feeling unwell like this, you may also have symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) such as cystitis.

What are the warning signs of kidney infection?

Signs and symptoms of a kidney infection might include:

• Fever.
• Chills.
• Back, side (flank) or groin pain.
• Abdominal pain.
• Frequent urination.
• Strong, persistent urge to urinate.
• Burning sensation or pain when urinating.
• Nausea and vomiting.

Does amoxicillin treat kidney infections?

Yes, our doctors write prescriptions for kidney infections for patients who qualify. Antibiotics are the first line of kidney infection treatment. Common antibiotics for kidney infection that our doctors may prescribe if you qualify include: Amoxicillin, Bactrim, Cephalexin, Cipro, and Clindamycin.

What are the best antibiotics for a kidney infection?

Fluoroquinolones. The Fluoroquinolones also known as Quinolones are a class of synthetic broad spectrum antibiotics.

What is medicine for kidney infection?

Antibiotics are always the first line of defense against a kidney infection. If the kidney infection isn’t severe, your doctor will likely give you oral antibiotics to take once or twice a day for 10 to 14 days. You must take the entire course of antibiotics, even if you feel better within several days.

Is my kidney causing my back pain?

Kidney pain and back pain can be difficult to distinguish, but kidney pain is usually deeper and higher in the and back located under the ribs while the muscle pain with common back injury tends to be lower in the back. Causes of kidney pain are mainly urinary tract infections and kidney stones.