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Ciplox tz for sinus infection
Is ciplox tz a good medicine for throat issues and mucus in throat? I have minor throat issue along with some mucus in the back of my throat after a two day fever spell. Fever went after two days but throat issue persisted for which I've been given antibiotics for 15 days. Is 15 days needed?
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Yes it covers both gram positive and negative organisms. You can take it for a week and stop along with mucolyte and steam inhalation
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Dr. Swaroop Karumuthil
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
14 yrs exp
New Delhi
Ciplox TZ isn't the choice
10 days of antibiotics should be enough..
15 days is more
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Dr. Baisali Sarkar
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
If infection present then antibiotic needed. Atleast 10 days
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