Prevention of recurrent urinary infections — not a treatment for active ones.
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Evidence strength
55/100Moderate
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG
What the evidence supports: reducing recurrence of urinary tract infections in women.
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How long to take it
Ongoing for recurrence prevention.
Who it's actually for
Women with recurrent UTIs. Not a substitute for antibiotics in an active infection.
Safe upper limit
Unverified
No formal limit; 36 mg PACs daily is the studied dose
Well tolerated. High doses may raise oxalate and kidney stone risk.