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ciprofloxacin would be an inappropriate treatment for acne, especially if used chronically---it is too broad spectrum and could cause all kinds of problems; it can even cause tendon ruptures with long term usage. Keflex would be a better choice, and is rather benign, but minocycline is the treatment of choice for acne.
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Does ciprofloxacin cause acne?
Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that treats the bacteria around the follicle, which often leads to cyst-like acne.
Can ciprofloxacin cause acne?
Ciprofloxacin is a tablet if it doesnt suites you there may be a chance to Cause of Acne Acne can be caused due to many reasons it is mostly found in Youngsters i have recently visited a site where i found many treatments on Acne
Can you take keflex for bronchitis?
Acute bronchitis is usually viral, and does not get better faster with antibiotics.
Does Keflex treat strep?
Keflex (cephalexin) is widely recognized as an effective antibiotic treatment for streptococcus infection. Check with your doctor for details.
Is keflex in the penicillin family?
keflex) is a cephalosporin not in the penicillin family. They do have cross reactions so someone who is allergic to penicillins needs to be more careful and watch for signs of allergic reaction esp if it is given IV. I am allergic to penicillin but not to keflex.
Sulfa drug Is Keflex a Sulfa Drug?
No. Cephalexin (trade name Keflex) is a 1st generation cephalosporin, an antibiotic related to penicillin. It is not a sulfa drug or derivative.
What is better either ciprofloxacin or cefixime for the treatment of urinary tract infections?
Cefixime
Should you take keflex I am very allergic to sulfur?
Keflex is not a sulpha drug.
Why is oil free makeup better for the skin?
Oil gives you worse acne the more oil the more acne
Which one is better for acne noxzema or clearasil?
Clearasil
Does keflex have codeine in it?
no
Are cephalaxin and cipro the same drug?
No. While Cipro (ciprofloxacin) and Keflex (cephalexin) are both antibiotics, they belong to different drug "families" and have different spectrums of activity. They are used to treat a different list of infections (with some overlap). Therefore it is important to use each drug exactly as prescribed.
