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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Cellulitis Infection Of My Legs
Question: I get recurrent cellulitis infection of my legs, usually flares up when I get a cut on my fet, even a small one. Is Ciprofloxacin the same family of antibiotics as flufloxacillin or flucillin, usually used to treat it?
Brief Answer:
Ciprofloxacin belongs to quinolone group
Detailed Answer:
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I have taken note of your query and I have understood it.
Ciprofloxacin is a Quinolone group of antibiotic whereas Flucloxacillin is a penicillin group of antibiotic.
Ciprofloxacin is more broad spectrum as compared to penicillin group of antibiotics and would work well for cellulitis.
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Ciprofloxacin belongs to quinolone group
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have taken note of your query and I have understood it.
Ciprofloxacin is a Quinolone group of antibiotic whereas Flucloxacillin is a penicillin group of antibiotic.
Ciprofloxacin is more broad spectrum as compared to penicillin group of antibiotics and would work well for cellulitis.
Regards
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