Today I completed a 7 day course of antibiotics to treat cystitis which appears successful. I had bought Uva-ursi & Echinacea oral drops beforehand (still unused) and wonder if taking a course of these now would ward off further cystitis. If so would you let me know what the dosage would be and for how long? I recently had a cystoscopy where nothing apart from a slight prolapse was found. I was advised to drink 6 glasses of liquid a day in future. Just as I was recovering from a very bad dose of the current flu virus, the cystitis reoccurred.

We don't generally recommend Uva-ursi for maintenance, but as you are still recovering from the infection it may be useful. I would recommend taking 15 drops in a little splash of water (5-10mls), 3 times daily for 2-4 weeks. 

The Uva-ursi can be used for up to 6 weeks at a time, if you ever feel an infection starting again.

Then for maintenance, drinking sufficient liquids is a must - try to stick to plain, still water as much as possible and aim to consume at least 1.5l daily. Good quality Cranberry Juice (just a little a day) may also be useful and our Cranberry Complex can also be used to help support the health of your urinary tract longer-term.