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Does Intake Of Ciprofloxacin Help In Curing Urinary Tract Infection?

Posted on Fri, 26 Feb 2016

Question: hi....please I want to know is cipro is a good antibiotics for the treatment of urinary tract infection

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ciprofloxacin is a recommended antibiotic for treatment of UTIs in adults

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. Ciprofloxacin is a recommended antibiotic for treating adults with urinary tract infection. It is to be taken in dose of 250 to 500 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days depending on the infection symptoms. This is a prescription antibiotic and to be discussed with your doctor.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (6 hours later)

can it be use in a patient of about 24 years?

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Ciprofloxacin can be taken at 24 years

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. Use of Ciprofloxacin is acceptable at 24 years age. It should not be given in children below 18 years. If you are 24 years then you can take it if it has been prescribed for you.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar