FDA Approves Antibiotic to Treat Urinary Infections NYT: Science By: Andrew Jacobs 24 April 2024 at 16:45 Pivmecillinam, which has been used in Europe for decades, will become available next year to women 18 and older. ยฉ Steve Gschmeissner/Science SourceA colored scanning electron micrograph showing bacteria in a urine sample.