Beach and Pool: Can I Go If I Have a Urinary Infection?

Sudden temperature changes, days at the beach and pool when a late swim leaves your bikini damp, or the use of non-specific products for our intimate area may be behind cystitis. To help prevent it, we are telling you which tips you should follow if you have a urine infection and want to go to the beach.

Beach and pool: can I go if I have a urinary infection?

This is one of the big questions people ask when looking for information about cystitis. The answer is: yes, you can go to beaches and pools, although it is not the most advisable option for your health.

That is why it is important to keep the following recommendations for going to the beach or pool with a urinary infection in mind:

• Avoid staying in a damp swimsuit
• Avoid sudden temperature changes
• Use cotton underwear
• Avoid wearing tight clothing
• Use neutral soaps

Products forurinary infection

Below you will find a selection of products, including intimate gels and food supplements in tablets, syrup or spray form, to help combat urinary infection and the discomfort it causes. Especially now with the arrival of summer and days at the beach and pool.

Lactacyd Daily Intimate Hygiene Gel

It is a gel enriched with biological L-lactic acid that provides the vagina with the daily protection it needs, as well as a feeling of freshness. It also deeply nourishes and helps to combat the discomfort caused by urinary infection.

How and when should it be applied? Daily, in the shower or bath, just like when we use shower gel. Lactacyd Daily Intimate Hygiene Gel 400 ml is also available on the website in a 200 ml format by clicking here.

Lactacyd Paediatric Ultra-Gentle Daily Intimate Hygiene Gel

Indicated for girls, this ultra-gentle gel cleanses deeply, soothes and hydrates the skin, helping to prevent urinary infection. This is thanks to its formula based on natural L-lactic acid, Aloe Vera and Peach Extract.

In addition, using it helps little ones build proper daily intimate hygiene habits, as it is suitable from the age of 3.

As for how to use it, the procedure is the same as for Lactacyd Daily Intimate Hygiene Gel 400 ml, under the shower and in the same way we would usually apply our normal bath gel. Want to know more about this product? Click.

Aquilea Cistitus 130 mg

This Aquilea food supplement is another option to prevent urinary infection, thanks to being formulated with American Cranberry, an effective antibacterial ingredient that prevents bacteria from attaching to the walls of the urinary tract.

It is recommended to take 1 dose a day, preferably at night, for 1 month. In the case of women who have sexual intercourse, take 1 extra after intercourse.

Pregnant women can also follow this treatment, except for people with diabetes or those prone to kidney stones. You can also find Farmaciasdirect Aquilea Cistitus 130 mg in 30-tablet and 15-tablet packs here on the website.

Aquilea Cistitus 130 mg Forte

If what you are looking for is to combat the symptoms caused by cystitis, then the treatment you need is Aquilea Cistitus 130 mg Forte, as it is indicated in situations where the infection is already present.

Although it also helps to prevent urinary infection in summer. Its composition is based on American Cranberry, Sage and Vitamin C, to protect the body and act on any symptom thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. It is recommended to take 2 tablets a day.

One in the morning and one at night for 10 days. Then switch to Aquilea Cistitus 130 mg until you complete one month. Full details of Aquilea Cistitus 130 mg Forte 20 tablets. Download.

Pranarom Oleocaps Gastrointestinal and Urinary Relief

One of the characteristics that sets Pranarom apart is the composition of its products, with plant-based and natural products.

In the case of these capsules, they are formulated with 100% pure and organic vegetable oil, which restores gut flora and supports good intestinal health. They also cleanse the urinary tract to help prevent possible infections and discomfort.

For this treatment, take 3 capsules with each meal for 7 days. It is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women or for children. More information about this product at this link.

And that is everything you need to know if you are planning to go to the beach or pool and have discomfort related to the urinary tract.

Remember that you can speak to our team of expert pharmacists if you have any questions. Bibliography:

1. Urinary infections in women: prevention and management - Author: Spanish Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (SEGO).
2. Urinary tract infections: treatment and prevention - Author: Dr Jesús García Criado. Published on the website of the Spanish Urology Foundation (FEU).
3. "Urinary infection" - Author: Dr Olga Diz-Lois Palomares. Published in the journal "Offarm" in 2016