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How many days do you have to take 500mg ciprofloxacin for uncomplicated utai?
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3 days: Check out http://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1001/p771.html for the definition of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI) and various antibiotic regimens. While Ciprofloxacin is 2nd tier, 500mg daily for 3 days or 250mg twice daily also for 3 days. 1st tier antibiotics include 3 options ranging from 1 single dose to 3 days to 5 days. Discuss your drug allergies & other medications w/your Family Doc
Answered 7/31/2015
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