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I am taking nitrofurantoin for a uti but i have tonsillitis too. can it possible cure both?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Nitro: Nitrofurantoin is an inappropriate medication to treat bacterial tonsillitis. In general, penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics are the first line agents for such infection.

Answered 9/28/2016

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