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Can cipro (ciprofloxacin) be used to treat a bladder infection?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

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Yes: Ciprofloxacin is one of several antibiotics that is frequently used to treat urinary tract infections.

Dr Boorgu agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

Can cipro (ciprofloxacin) be used to treat a bladder infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Ein answered

Dr Boorgu agreed

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