I now have pouchitis which I haven't had for a long time. I still have my Cipro (500mg)which I did take 2 x daily the last time. Is that the typical does? Has anyone taken more?

When I had pouchitis, I took 3 500 mgs. Cipro for the first 2 or 3 days, then 500 mgs, twice daily for about 10 days. Then one per day for a few days at the end.

Bodoni,

Thank you very much. That's exactly what I'm going to do. I really appreciate your help.

Be sure to check the expiration date on the bottle.

I had a recent bout of pouchitis. My doc prescribed cipro 500mg, taking one tab twice daily for 10 days. This was a horse pill!

In addition she prescribed Flagyl at 250mg, taking one tab four times a day for 10 days.

Within a few days, I hardly could go once a day! Almost instant relief except for being constipated! I hadn't had that problem in 18 years or so (ha).

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Be sure to check the expiration date on the bottle.

Actually, pills don't "spoil" like food that has reached its expiration; however, the active ingredient(s) can become less potent/effective over time.

I'm not too sure about that, my aunt took a pill that was outdated and it HAD changed, she had a severe reaction and almost died. I wouldn't worry about a month or two past date, but I know when I cleaned out grammy's med cabinet there was stuff over 10 years old. She got mad at me when I threw it away....
LoriP

500x2 is a normal dose but antibiotics are only effective if you have a full several week perscription.

Blacksabbath: Are you sure? I have a prescription on Cipro 500 mg x 2 for 5 days. Is that course way too short?

Sofia,

5 days sounds short. See my post above [ March 11 ]...for acute pouchitis...10 to 15 days...

Bodoni