Overview:cranberry is an anti- adhesin agent which reduces the incidence of recurrent urinary tract infection.pharmacological action: cranberry extract have been proven effective for treatment of urinary tract infections in a number of clinical trials due to its content of proanthcyanidins, hippuric acid and plant acids.cranberry irreversibly inhibits p-fimbriae of e-coli by attachment of the fimbria to the uroepithelium. furthermore, the presence of plant acids like benzonic, maleic, quinic & hippuric minimize the bacterial growth in the urinary tract. cranberry help reduce the recurrence of uti by preventing the adherence of uropathogens on uroepithelium & their colonization.indications/ uses:-cranberry is indicated to help in uncomplicated uti including acute cases of cystitis, and urethritis and pyelonephritis, alone or in combination with proper antibiotic.-cranberry is helpful for patients highly susceptible to frequent & recurrent uti.