Monosaccharide (urinary support)
D-Mannose
White capsule
Typical Strength
500 mg–1 g/capsule
Formulations
0 compounds
Formula
C₆H₁₂O₆
Mol. Weight
180.16 g/mol
How It Works
Mechanism of action
Simple sugar excreted largely unchanged in urine, where it is thought to bind the FimH adhesin of E. coli and keep bacteria from attaching to the bladder wall. Used to help prevent recurrent UTIs, not to treat an active infection.
What compounding can change
When D-Mannose is compounded for one patient, your prescriber can choose the concentration, combine it with other ingredients, and pick the base. Commercial products come in fixed strengths and bases.
Safety Considerations
Please note: Compounded medications require a prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. A compounded medication is not the same as, or a generic version of, any FDA-approved drug. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether a treatment is right for you and sets the final ingredients, strength and dosage form.