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How Long Does It Take For Sulfamethoxazole To Clear UTI?

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Posted on Fri, 26 Sep 2014
Question: how long does it take for sulfamethoxazole/tmp to clear a UTI infection for a male.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (9 minutes later)
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Detailed Answer:
First signs of improvement should be seen after 2 days and after 5-7 days,symptoms should disappear. Antibiotic should be taken for 10 days. If there is no improvement then urinoculture must be done and antibiotic changed. Wish you good health. Regards
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How Long Does It Take For Sulfamethoxazole To Clear UTI?

Brief Answer: hi and welcome Detailed Answer: First signs of improvement should be seen after 2 days and after 5-7 days,symptoms should disappear. Antibiotic should be taken for 10 days. If there is no improvement then urinoculture must be done and antibiotic changed. Wish you good health. Regards