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Hi, My Name Is Rymma. My Mom Takes CIPROFLOXACIN HCL

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Posted on Sat, 20 Oct 2018
Question: Hi, my name is Rymma. My Mom takes CIPROFLOXACIN HCL 500mg tab - she has urine infection (sorry my English). Mom took this tab two times per day only two days and today she has the red skin on the neck, on the belly and legs. This red skin is very itch. What can my Mom do? Stop this medication or no? Sincerely - Rymma
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Stop the medicine

Detailed Answer:
HI
Thanks for posting the query
Stop the medicine immediately
You can give her any anti histamine to reduce the redness of skin.

She can change antibiotic to ofloxacin or ceftriaxone, available only on prescription.

Hence suggest you to consult nearest doctor and get it prescribed.

Any issues do follow up
Take care.


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Hi, My Name Is Rymma. My Mom Takes CIPROFLOXACIN HCL

Brief Answer: Stop the medicine Detailed Answer: HI Thanks for posting the query Stop the medicine immediately You can give her any anti histamine to reduce the redness of skin. She can change antibiotic to ofloxacin or ceftriaxone, available only on prescription. Hence suggest you to consult nearest doctor and get it prescribed. Any issues do follow up Take care.