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Can Ciprofloxacin Be Taken For UTI?

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Posted on Tue, 17 Nov 2015
Question: Hello, I checked my urine this morning with a UTI test strip, and it was positive for leukocytes but not for nitrates. I am out of the country so cannot call my physician. I have cipro with me, should I take it? A little background: I am susceptible to UTI's, but have also had circumstances like this, where my Dr put me on antibiotics, only to call after the urinalysis was complete saying I did not have a UTI and should stop the antibiotics. I am otherwise quite healthy, 5'5" 120 lbs, and my husband is my only sexual partner.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You can take Ciprofloxacin twice daily .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that your dip strip urine test has revealed presence of leukocytes suggesting UTI .

Since you are out of station and have Ciprofloxacin with you .You can take Ciprofloxacin twice daily till you come back to your place and consult your family Physician for further tests .

Ensure to drink more water to keep your urine dilute .This will help to reduce dysuria.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.



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Can Ciprofloxacin Be Taken For UTI?

Brief Answer: You can take Ciprofloxacin twice daily . Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that your dip strip urine test has revealed presence of leukocytes suggesting UTI . Since you are out of station and have Ciprofloxacin with you .You can take Ciprofloxacin twice daily till you come back to your place and consult your family Physician for further tests . Ensure to drink more water to keep your urine dilute .This will help to reduce dysuria. Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.