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Suggest Ideal Dosage Of Ciprofloxacin For Diverticulitis

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Posted on Fri, 26 Feb 2016
Question: Seems my diverticulitis has flared up again. I use flagyl and cipro to combat it. This time, the cipro I have is 750 mg, and I think that is too strong. What dosage should I take, and for how long? The flagyl is same as I've always used.
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Ciprofloxacine 500 mgs twice a day for 7-10 days.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

You should take Ciprofloxacine 500 mgs twice a day for 7-10 days. Please also avoid solid foods for a day or two. Start probiotic intake. If the inflammation wont go away in few days, please consult your doctor and have abdominal ultrasound done.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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Suggest Ideal Dosage Of Ciprofloxacin For Diverticulitis

Brief Answer: Ciprofloxacine 500 mgs twice a day for 7-10 days. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. You should take Ciprofloxacine 500 mgs twice a day for 7-10 days. Please also avoid solid foods for a day or two. Start probiotic intake. If the inflammation wont go away in few days, please consult your doctor and have abdominal ultrasound done. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.