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Can A G6PD Patient With Toothache Have Ciplix?

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Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2015
Question: Ciplix for g6pd patient having tooth pain
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Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Ciplox is to be avoided in G6PD patient.

Detailed Answer:
Dear xxxxxx, Hi
Good morning!

The antibiotic Ciprofloxacin - Ciplox (am I right?) can cause hemolysis if given to a patient suffering from G6PD deficiency, hence it is not a safer antibiotic to treat tooth infection.
I advise you to consult your treating dentist for a safer but effective antibiotic.
Hope this answers your query.
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Can A G6PD Patient With Toothache Have Ciplix?

Brief Answer: Ciplox is to be avoided in G6PD patient. Detailed Answer: Dear xxxxxx, Hi Good morning! The antibiotic Ciprofloxacin - Ciplox (am I right?) can cause hemolysis if given to a patient suffering from G6PD deficiency, hence it is not a safer antibiotic to treat tooth infection. I advise you to consult your treating dentist for a safer but effective antibiotic. Hope this answers your query.