a urinary tract infection (uti ) is a bacterial infection so an antibiotic is an effective treatment. penicillin specifically may be used to treat a uti but the choice of medication sometimes is based on the specific bacteria causing the infection. it's important not to try to self-diagnose a uti. only a urine sample can confirm the presence of bacteria. many of the symptoms of uti such as pain or burning with urination (peeing) can be caused by other things. that's why it's important to see a health care provider for an examination if you think you may have a urinary tract infection. it's also important never to self-treat conditions like this. never use "leftover" antibiotics (you should never have any leftover antibiotics; it's extremely important to take every pill in the bottle whenever an antibiotic is prescribed) to treat a cold flu or any other problem such as when you think you might have a uti. misuse of antibiotics in this way can lead to the development of "superbugs" that are resistant to treatment. if you think you have a uti i urge you to see a health care provider for a simple urine test. that way you'll be on the right path toward treatment. best to you!
will penicelin cure an uti?