Best treatments for cystitis
11 products may treat cystitis, spanning FDA drug classes such as quinolone antimicrobial, lipid-based polyene antifungal, polyene antifungal. The current highest-rated option is ocuflox. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 11 drugs we list for cystitis, 5 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as quinolone antimicrobial, lipid-based polyene antifungal, polyene antifungal. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for cystitis — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for cystitis: 1. Ocuflox · 2. Zymaxid · 3. Ambisome
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Drops | Quinolone Antimicrobial | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 2 | 72/100 | Prescription | Drops | Quinolone Antimicrobial | Generic | $9 | View → | |
| 3 | 70/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Lipid-based Polyene Antifungal | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | 70/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Prostaglandin Analog | No data | — | View → | |
| 5 | 70/100 | Prescription | Drops | Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 6 | 68/100 | Prescription | Topical | Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial | Generic | $4 | View → | |
| 7 | 64/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Prostaglandin Analog | No data | — | View → | |
| 8 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Drops | Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial | Generic | $4 | View → | |
| 9 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 10 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → |
Narrow by drug class
Explore the class hubs: fluoroquinolone antibacterial · quinolone antimicrobial · prostaglandin analog
Full ranking · 11 treatments
ocuflox
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Ocuflox (Ofloxacin) is a quinolone antimicrobial used to treat Bronchitis, Chlamydia Infections, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Corneal Ulcer.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.12· 2 forms
zymaxid
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Zymaxid (Gatifloxacin) is a quinolone antimicrobial used to treat Bronchitis, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Cystitis, Escherichia Coli Infections.
Pharmacy pays
$8.98 /mL
Save up to 87% in classambisome
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Ambisome (Amphotericin B) is a lipid-based polyene antifungal used to treat Aspergillosis, Blastomycosis, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Cutaneous Candidiasis.
Price varies
carboprost tromethamine
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Carboprost Tromethamine is a prostaglandin analog used to treat Incomplete Abortion, Cystitis, Fetal Death, Postpartum Hemorrhage.
Price varies
vigamox
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Vigamox (Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride) is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial used to treat Bacteroides Infections, Bronchitis, Cystitis, Escherichia Coli Infections.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.64· 2 forms
ciloxan
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Ciloxan (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride) is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial used to treat Anthrax, Infectious Arthritis, Bacteroides Infections, Campylobacter Infections.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$2.64/30· 5 formsFrequently asked
- What treats cystitis?
- Our catalog lists 11 products that may treat cystitis, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is ocuflox.
- What is the best-rated treatment for cystitis?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — ocuflox ranks highest among the products we list for cystitis. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat cystitis?
- Treatments for cystitis span FDA drug classes including quinolone antimicrobial, lipid-based polyene antifungal, polyene antifungal, prostaglandin analog, fluoroquinolone antibacterial. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.