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Supplement

Cranberry Supplement

For UTI prevention in some patients

Cranberry capsules and PACran (proanthocyanidin standardized) are used by some patients to reduce frequency of UTIs. Evidence is mixed — works for some, not for others.

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Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.

Brand / GenericStrengthFormDINRecord
PACran
Cranberry
500mgCapsuleActive
COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions
Cranberry Supplement Questions

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No — cranberry does not treat an active infection. It may reduce frequency in some patients.
Some interaction reported. Tell the pharmacist if you are on warfarin.
Most juice is too dilute. Standardized capsules are better tested.

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