Question 1

can i take cipro (ciprofloxacin) to treat a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is a broad spectrum antibiotic.  Not everyone would agree that it is a "best drug" for a sinus infection.   There may be others that wold be considered better for this.  The question is "do you really have a sinus infection?"  a sinus infection can be a viral infection in the upper passages with pain and discomfort or allergies with fullness/congestion and pain or frank bacterial infection.

Question 2

is cipro (ciprofloxacin) good to treat a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes a very good and strong antibiotic for sinus infections. Usually a second line antibiotic for resistant cases.

Question 3

can cipro (ciprofloxacin) be used to treat sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: The simple answer is yes if it is a susceptible bacterial sinus infection.

Question 4

can cipro (ciprofloxacin) make you tired? i'm taking it for a sinus infection. i've had to take it at nights because it makes me so tired.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: You could be feeling tired if you have allergies that are causing you to have sinus problems. Cipro (ciprofloxacin) generally does not make one tired.

Question 5

does jevity 1.5 which i use for my peg tube have any dairy in it and can i take it together with cipro (ciprofloxacin) because i have a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Probably ok together: Abbott Nutrition describes Jevity 1.5 Cal is a concentrated calories to help tube-fed pts gain and maintain health wt. 12 grams soluble and insoluble fiber and 10 g of short chain fructooligosaccharides . 15 g of prebiotics. meets 100z% of 24 essential vitamine and minerals in 1500 cal (1 Liter). Kosher, Gluten free. suitable for lacose intolerance.
Avoid sun with Cipro (ciprofloxacin).

Question 6

if i have a sinus infection, but just recently, two weeks ago, took cipro (ciprofloxacin) for a urine infection, is it too soon to take zpack for my present infection?

Accepted Answer

That should be fine: No, you should be able to take the z-pak with no problems.  The two drugs treat different things to some extent, so it's not a problem.

Question 7

have sinus infection. got prescribed cipro (ciprofloxacin) 500mg 2x day. can i still take multivitamins, drink coffee and take my 5-htp supplement?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: Yes you can take all of those. It is usually unnecessary to take antibiotics for acute sinusitis. Try irrigation with saline using a Neti-pot (see pharmacist), and using a decongestant and see what happens.

Question 8

is cipro (ciprofloxacin) good for sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Not the best: In general, antibiotics are not recommended for sinus infections.  But in severe or prolonged cases, they may be used.  Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is not the best choice; it doesn't kill some of the common bacteria that cause sinus infections.  The recommended drug is amoxicillin, provided you're not allergic to penicillin.

Question 9

what is the dosage and duration of cipro (ciprofloxacin) for sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

10days: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) 500 mg taking every 12 hours for 10days. For sinus infection.

Question 10

i have been taking cipro (ciprofloxacin) for 6 days for a sinus infection and see no relief so far. i usually see relief in 2 days. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Consult a physician: Sinusitis could be poly microbial . Cipro (ciprofloxacin) works for particular type of bacterial ( gnr) only. If Cipro (ciprofloxacin) does not work, need evaluation by a physician.

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Have sinus infection. got prescribed cipro (ciprofloxacin) 500mg 2x day. can i still take multivitamins, drink coffee and take my 5-htp supplement?

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Is cipro (ciprofloxacin) good for sinus infection?

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I have been taking cipro (ciprofloxacin) for 6 days for a sinus infection and see no relief so far. i usually see relief in 2 days. what should i do?

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