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The following oral antibiotics are commonly used to treat most UTI infections (acute cystitis): 1  Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim DS, Septra DS, others) 2  Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin) 3  Fosfomycin (Monurol)  Amoxicillin/clavulanate 1  (Augmentin) Certain cephalosporins like cefpodoxime, cefdinir, or cefaclor.
Why It Is Used. Antibiotics treat a UTI and prevent complications of infection such as kidney damage. Antibiotics also prevent infections in children who have had or may be at risk for recurrent UTIs. The doctor might prescribe preventive antibiotic therapy if your child: 1  Has had a few UTIs in a 6- to 12-month period.hy It Is Used. Antibiotics treat a UTI and prevent complications of infection such as kidney damage. Antibiotics also prevent infections in children who have had or may be at risk for recurrent UTIs. The doctor might prescribe preventive antibiotic therapy if your child: 1  Has had a few UTIs in a 6- to 12-month period.