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 happens if antibiotics don’t work for UTI?
If an antibiotic does not treat a urinary tract infection (UTI), the bacteria may have developed antibiotic resistance and your infection may worsen. A UTI may start as a bladder infection (cystitis) and could worsen into a more serious kidney infection (pyelonephritis) or urosepsis (a serious infection throughout your body) that is a medical emergency. Contact your doctor.
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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).
Are UTIs contagious?
UTIs are not contagious nor sexually transmitted – that is you cannot catch them from another person – but some women do get them frequently and they can occur after sexual activity, when bacteria in the vaginal area get pushed near or into the urethra. In most cases, the sexual partners of a person with a UTI will not need treatment. Continue reading
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