How long does Cipro take to work?
Although ciprofloxacin starts working within hours of taking it, you may not notice an improvement in your symptoms for 2 to 3 days. For some infections, such as osteomyelitis (a bone infection), it may take up to a week before you show any improvement.
Taking ciprofloxacin with dairy products, such as milk or yogurt, or with calcium supplements can also affect absorption and delay how quickly ciprofloxacin starts to work.
Even once you feel better, it is important to finish the course of ciprofloxacin that your doctor prescribed. This will ensure the infection doesn’t return quickly.
References
- Ciprofloxacin. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/ciprofloxacin/#:~:text=For%20most%20infections%2C%20you%20should,feel%20worse%20at%20any%20time.
- Ciprofloxacin. Revised 08/2021. AHFS DI Essentials https://www.drugs.com/monograph/ciprofloxacin.html
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What types of infections does Cipro treat?
Cipro (ciprofloxacin), a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including:
- pneumonia and certain lower respiratory tract infections
- certain urinary tract infections
- gonorrhea
- infections of the digestive tract (for example, diverticulitis) - (used in combination with metronidazole)
- serious skin, bone and joint infections
- prostate gland infections
- infectious diarrhea
- typhoid fever (enteric fever)
- kidney infections (pyelonephritis)
- inhalational anthrax (post-exposure)
- certain types of plague (treatment and prevention).
Is amoxicillin safe for dogs?
Amoxicillin is a safe oral, broad-spectrum antibiotic prescribed by veterinarians for bacterial infections in dogs. Amoxicillin is well-tolerated by most dogs, but common side effects may occur, like diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, skin rash or allergy. Contact your veterinarian right away if you have concerns about amoxicillin side effects in your dog. Continue reading
Amoxicillin rash: When should I be concerned?
From 5% to 10% of children will develop a rash from amoxicillin after taking it, which in most cases, is considered a side effect of amoxicillin and not an allergic rash. But in a small number of cases, the rash will be a sign of an allergic reaction which means the amoxicillin will need to be stopped right away. Continue reading
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