Can I take Ciproflaxacin for Strep throat?!
Question: Can I take Ciproflaxacin for Strep throat!?
Hi!. Will Cipro 800mg get rid of strep throat if taken every 8 hours for 3 days!? Thanks!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Cipro is not the drug of choice for strep throat as it doesn't attack the streptococcal germs!. You need a penicillin drug - like amoxicillin and generally a 10 day course is recommended Www@Answer-Health@Com
1 : No, the person that answered a penicillin is correct
#2 : Cipro doesn't come in 800mg; 250, 500, 1gm yes
#3 : Cipro is dosed every 12 hours, not 8!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
#2 : Cipro doesn't come in 800mg; 250, 500, 1gm yes
#3 : Cipro is dosed every 12 hours, not 8!.Www@Answer-Health@Com