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Medicines commonly prescribed for Smelly urine
For informational purposes only. Always consult a doctor before taking any medication.
Dosage form: ORAL SOLUTION/SUSPENSION, 1 g nitrofurantoin/100 mlActive substance: nitrofurantoinManufacturer: Laboratorios Ern S.A.Prescription requiredDosage form: TABLET, 50 mg NitrofurantoinActive substance: nitrofurantoinManufacturer: Laboratorios Ern S.A.Prescription required
Smelly pee on its own is not usually a cause for concern. There are often things you can do to help your pee return to normal.
Common causes of smelly pee
Pee is usually clear or pale yellow, with a mild smell.
Things that can often make your pee smell stronger include:
- certain types of food and drink, like asparagus or coffee
- not drinking enough fluids (dehydration)
- some medicines
- vitamin B6 supplements
If you have other symptoms such as pain when peeing, peeing more often than usual and pee that looks cloudy, you may have a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Less often, smelly pee can be caused by other conditions such as type 2 diabetes or kidney stones.
Things you can do if you have smelly pee
There are some things you can do to help keep your pee clear and smelling mild.
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drink plenty of fluids, particularly water, so that you pee regularly during the day and do not feel thirsty
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drink more in hot weather and when exercising
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do not drink a lot of sugary fizzy drinks, coffee or alcohol
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do not eat a lot of garlic or asparagus – they contain strong-smelling chemicals that can pass into your pee
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do not take more than 10mg of vitamin B6 a day
See a GP if:
You have smelly pee and:
- you need to pee suddenly, more often than usual, or during the night
- you have pain or a burning sensation when peeing
- your pee looks cloudy
Online doctors for Smelly urine
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