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Prescribed cipro (ciprofloxacin) for bacterial gastroenteritis. is it safe?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Yes in adults: Ciprofloxacin is infrequently used in bacterial gastroenteritis. Soft tissue damage. E.G., tendon rupture, has been reported especially when used in children.

Dr Yarborough agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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