What Is Ciprofloxacin?

Ciprofloxacin Uses and Benefits

Ciprofloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections in many areas of the body. For example, physicians may prescribe it to treat abdominal infections, including diverticulitis and gastroenteritis, and the medication is beneficial in the treatment of sinus infections, pneumonia, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and cellulitis. Ciprofloxacin is approved for the treatment of gonorrhea, and it may be recommended for individuals exposed to anthrax, typhoid fever, or certain types of plague. Some doctors prescribe this medicine 'off-label' for the treatment of chlamydia, blood infections, tooth infections, traveler's diarrhea, and cystic fibrosis. On rare occasions, it might be considered for the treatment of strep throat or sore throat.

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