Pure Encapsulations Cranberry+d-Mannose is a vegetarian food supplement supplied in packs of 90 capsules. Each capsule provides 450 mg of d-mannose and 100 mg of cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) fruit concentrate.

Key Features

• Two ingredients in one capsule: each capsule combines 450 mg of d-mannose with 100 mg of cranberry fruit concentrate, so you do not need to take separate cranberry and d-mannose supplements.
• Cranberry without the added sugar: the cranberry fruit concentrate provides the fruit itself, without the sugar found in cranberry juice or juice drinks.
• Quickly absorbed and cleared: d-mannose is a simple sugar that the body absorbs quickly and clears through the urinary tract in around 30 minutes, which is why the daily amount is split into smaller doses through the day.
• Hypoallergenic and plant-based: free from wheat, gluten, egg, peanuts, GMOs, artificial colours, flavours and sweeteners, and unnecessary binders, fillers or preservatives. The vegetarian capsule shell (hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose) contains no gelatine, making the product suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
• Flexible daily dose: the manufacturer's guidance allows 2 to 6 capsules a day, so the amount can be adjusted within this range, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Does this supplement treat or prevent urinary tract infections?

No. Cranberry+d-Mannose is a food supplement, not a medicine, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure urinary tract infections or any other medical condition. There is no approved claim in the UK or EU linking cranberry or d-mannose to preventing urinary tract infections. A UK primary care trial reported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research found that d-mannose did not reduce urinary tract infections in women with recurrent infections, and a Cochrane review concluded there is not enough good-quality evidence to know whether d-mannose prevents or treats urinary tract infections. If you have symptoms of a urinary tract infection, such as pain or a burning feeling when you urinate, contact your GP or pharmacist.

Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?

Speak to a doctor, midwife or pharmacist before taking this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The manufacturer advises that anyone who is pregnant or lactating, has a health condition, or is taking any medication should get advice from a health professional before use.

Is this suitable if I take warfarin or another blood-thinning medicine?

Check with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you take warfarin or another blood-thinning medicine. The manufacturer notes that cranberry may not be suitable for people taking blood-thinning medication.

Can people with diabetes take this product?

D-mannose is a type of sugar. The manufacturer states that very little of the d-mannose in this product is absorbed by the body, so it is not expected to interfere with blood sugar control, though it still advises close monitoring. Speak to a doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you have diabetes.

Cranberry+d-Mannose contains d-mannose and cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) fruit concentrate, together with ascorbyl palmitate. The capsule shell is made from hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (vegetarian, gelatine-free).

Amount per capsule (serving size: 1 capsule; 90 servings per pack)

This product is free from wheat, gluten, egg, peanuts, trans fats and hydrogenated oils, GMOs, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide, carrageenan, coatings and shellacs, artificial colours, flavours and sweeteners, and unnecessary binders, fillers and preservatives. It is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

As a food supplement, take 2 to 6 capsules a day, split into smaller doses, with or between meals, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Speak to a doctor, midwife or pharmacist before taking this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have any health condition, or are taking any medication.

This product may not be suitable if you take warfarin or another blood-thinning medicine, as cranberry may affect how these medicines work. Check with a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

D-mannose is a type of sugar. The manufacturer states that very little of it is absorbed by the body, so it is not expected to interfere with blood sugar control, though it still advises close monitoring for people with diabetes.

This is a food supplement and should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.

Do not exceed the stated daily dose. Only use if the safety seal is intact. Keep out of the reach of young children.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any medical condition, including urinary tract infections. If you have symptoms of a urinary tract infection, such as pain or a burning feeling when you urinate, contact your GP or pharmacist.

Cranberry and d-mannose have been associated with gastrointestinal upset, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea in some people. Not everyone experiences side effects, and this may not include every reaction that has been reported. If a reaction concerns you, stop taking the product and speak to a pharmacist or doctor.