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Does Cipro Help Cure Chest Infection And Cough?
Question: Started antibiotics Friday Cipro for chest infection. Yesterday was at a party and drank to much forgot about medication. Cough more today, would the alcohol affect the drug in a negative way?
Brief Answer:
Alcohol should be avoided with antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
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I appreciate your concern
Alcohol should be avoided with antibiotics like ciprofloxacin though there is no contraindication. If it's to be taken then one should stay well hydrated to avoid crystalluria. The missed dose should be taken at once and the course completed accordingly.
Let me know if you have any query
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Alcohol should be avoided with antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
Alcohol should be avoided with antibiotics like ciprofloxacin though there is no contraindication. If it's to be taken then one should stay well hydrated to avoid crystalluria. The missed dose should be taken at once and the course completed accordingly.
Let me know if you have any query
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
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