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Suggest The Dosage Of Cipro

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Posted on Tue, 18 Feb 2014
Question: Hello. I have a prescripion from my doctor to take 2 500mg cipro pills but I think I should take 3 per day pl advice
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Karanwal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Take Cipro 500mg TWICE per day Detailed Answer: Hi Lady, Thanks for your query. The effect of cipro pill lasts 12 hours. Hence, it is prescribed TWICE daily and NOT thrice daily. So, please continue taking Cipro 500mg TWICE A DAY. Fond regards and have a nice day, Col (Dr.) Rakesh Karanwal
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Suggest The Dosage Of Cipro

Brief Answer: Take Cipro 500mg TWICE per day Detailed Answer: Hi Lady, Thanks for your query. The effect of cipro pill lasts 12 hours. Hence, it is prescribed TWICE daily and NOT thrice daily. So, please continue taking Cipro 500mg TWICE A DAY. Fond regards and have a nice day, Col (Dr.) Rakesh Karanwal