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Will ciprofloxacin treat upper respiratory infection?
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Yes: Ciprofloxacin can treat upper respiratory tract infections but its use is limited. It mainly covers bacteria that can affect the genital/urinary tract. Today Ciprofloxacin is not as good as other antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections.
Answered 9/26/2019
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Only Bacterial: Ciprofloxacin may treat an upper respiratory infection, but only those that are caused by bacteria. The majority of uris are viral, so most will not respond to this medicine.
Answered 12/26/2018
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Likely not: Most are viral and antibiotics will not help. Time and symptom management are the way to go.
Answered 5/30/2017
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