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Does Ceftin Treat UTI?

Posted on Thu, 16 Nov 2017

Question: Will Ceftin or amox-clav treat a uti?

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes Ceftin or Amoxclav both can treat UTI. But there are other cost effective alternatives like Nitrafurantoin or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) which are absolutely cheap. Amoxclav is used only if the above are not recommended.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (8 minutes later)

Thank you. My doctor gave me Azithromycin and told me to keep it in the freezer and use it if absolutely necessary. Its been in the freezer 2 years now. He has recently retired and my aplt with the new doc is a month away So when i felt a uti coming, I panicked and didnt know which to discuss when i call the nurse tomorrow.

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Azithromycin.

Detailed Answer:
Azithromycin is used if there is concomitant STD along with UTI. It is very costly so I avoid it. Please check the expiry date on the pack if you wish to use it as its been long.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (3 minutes later)

Oh wow. Never had an STD. Thats truly odd he gave me that with no history of STD or chronic UTI's. It has expired and i will throw it away asap. Thanks again. Have a good night. I truly appreciate your advice.

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar