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Antibiotics query

2021-07-01 07:59:56
2 weeks ago I finished my antibiotics course of Ciprofloxacin (taken 5 days) for uti. Now I have infection in colon and have been prescribed Zanocin Oz for 5 days. Is it safe to take another antibiotic course after a short time period of 2 weeks. Please advise.
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Yes u can take but along with it take pre/pro biotics for maintaining gut flora

Answered2021-07-01 08:36:06

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