Question 1

what is the appropriate dosage of ciprofloxacin for children?

Accepted Answer

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) for kids: The recommended oral dose of ciprofloxacin in pediatric patients over one year of age is 10 mg/kg to 20 mg/kg  (maximum 750mg/dose) every 12 hours.

Question 2

what should be the dosages of ciprofloxacin to cure mild uti?

Accepted Answer

See below: 500 mg by mouth ever 24 hours for 3 days

Question 3

does ciprofloxacin interfere with ovulation or affect conception? whats the danger of incomplete dosage of ciprofloxacin? does it lead to infertility?

Accepted Answer

Not Associated: There is no known reason for cipro (ciprofloxacin) to interfere with ovulation or conception. It is also not associated with infertility. The incomplete dosage could only lead to the issue you are being treated for not resolving. You did not clarify what it was being given for.

Question 4

diagnosed with chronic prostatitis and chronic epididymitis.prescribed ciprofloxacin, in your opinion, what dosage and how long for should it be taken

Accepted Answer

Chronic prostatitis: Generally, for chronic prostatitis, initial dose of Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is 500 mg twice daily for up to four weeks.

Question 5

dosage of ciprofloxacin 500mg for sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Twice a day: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is usually given twice a day. 500mg would be an appropriate dose.

Question 6

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 7

what is an appropriate dosage of cipro (ciprofloxacin) to treat a uti.  i have donated a kidney.?

Accepted Answer

Cipro (ciprofloxacin): Usually 250 -500 mg twice daily for 3-10 days.

Question 8

what is the cause for strep uti? treated with cipro (ciprofloxacin) and it came back. is amoxicillin a good choice and what is the usual dosage for strep uti?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Streptococcal bacteria can be "normal" flora in the vagina or rectum/gi tract but if they get into the bladder, they can cause problems/utis.  Amoxicillin may have better activity against streptococcal bacteria than cipro, (ciprofloxacin) but it depends on the sensitivity. A typical dose is 500mg taken every 8 hours for 3-7days depending on the severity of the infection (eg if kidney involvement is present/suspec.

Question 9

i get vaginal bacterial infections somewhat frequently through the years. will ciprofloxacin 500 work and if so what dosage?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Many vaginal bacterial infections are due to an anaerobic type bacteria that is normally present in the vagina.  Cipro (ciprofloxacin) does not do a very good job killing that type bacteria.  Flagyl (metronidazole) is the usual antibiotic.

Question 10

what's the recommended dosage and duration of course of ciprofloxacin hcl capsules  for a 25 yr old male, 63 kg, 170cm, with urinary tract infection?

Accepted Answer

Simple Uti: Usually 3-5 days can cure a simple infx; Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is taken 500 mg twice per day in normal pts.

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Diagnosed with chronic prostatitis and chronic epididymitis.prescribed ciprofloxacin, in your opinion, what dosage and how long for should it be taken

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

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What is an appropriate dosage of cipro (ciprofloxacin) to treat a uti. i have donated a kidney.?

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What is the cause for strep uti? treated with cipro (ciprofloxacin) and it came back. is amoxicillin a good choice and what is the usual dosage for strep uti?

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I get vaginal bacterial infections somewhat frequently through the years. will ciprofloxacin 500 work and if so what dosage?

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What's the recommended dosage and duration of course of ciprofloxacin hcl capsules for a 25 yr old male, 63 kg, 170cm, with urinary tract infection?

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