A patient plans to perform missionary work in a region with poor drinking water. The provider gives the patient a prescription for ciprofloxacin to take on the trip. What instructions will the prescriber discuss with this patient?

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Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that is often prescribed for travelers to take with them in case they develop symptoms of bacterial diarrhea, which is common in areas with poor water quality. The correct use is to start taking it if symptoms develop and are severe or do not improve within a few days, rather than as a preventive measure or continuously with meals.

A Patient Plans to Perform Missionary Work in a Region