Can you please advise if there is a time limit to how long one can take uva-ursi? I’m finding it’s helping my bladder after a bout of cystitis but unsure how long to take it for. Many thanks.

Although this is individual based on your symptoms, we often don't recommend you take this remedy for longer than 6 weeks at a time. If your symptoms haven’t improved at all within 7 days, you should stop taking it and visit your doctor.

If your symptoms have improved but are still apparent after 6 weeks, you should pay a visit to your doctor so they can help investigate this further.

Best wishes,

Emma

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Emma our women's health advisor recommends Uva-ursi complex to help ease symptoms of cystitis and cranberry to maintain bladder health.

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