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Can i use ciprofloxacin for sore throat? i have sore throat only and no cough, fever etc.

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NO: You need an antibiotic only if you have a bacterial infection, not for a viral infection If the sore throat continues, go get a TC and see if you have strep. If it is viral, the cipro (ciprofloxacin) will not help, but will increase the incidence of bacterial resistance to antibiotics.

Answered 6/21/2015

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Sore throat: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is not a drug we usually prescribe for sore throat. Generally, it's unwise to take left over antibiotics without speaking to a doctor. If the sore throat is the result of viral infection, antibiotics will not be helpful.

Answered 2/23/2016

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