Ciprofloxacin (500mg)
Ciplox 500 is prescribed for a variety of bacterial infections, including:
Note: This medicine is not effective against viral infections such as the common cold or flu.
An antibiotic called Ciplox 500 Tablet is frequently used to treat bacterial infections in different body areas. Ciprofloxacin is the active ingredient in this antibiotic, which is a member of the fluoroquinolone class. This drug works well for infections of the skin, soft tissues, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, and urinary tract. It acts by halting the infection-causing bacteria's growth.
Seek immediate medical help if you notice severe or persistent side effects.
10 tablets
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ciplox 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Ciplox 500 Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
The broad-spectrum antibiotic ciprofloxacin is an ingredient in Ciplox 500. It functions by disrupting the bacterial DNA replication process, which stops the growth of the infection-causing microbes and eventually kills them. By doing this, the infection is cleaned up and kept from spreading.
Related Warnings
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ciplox 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Ciplox 500 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Ciplox 500 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Baby should be closely monitored for development of fever, loss of appetite and diarrhea. In case, any of the above happens please inform your doctor immediately.
Ciplox 500 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Ciplox 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ciplox 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Ciplox 500 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ciplox 500 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.
Ciplox 500 Tablet is a relatively safe drug. However, it is not devoid of side effects and hence should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor in the appropriate dose, frequency, and duration as advised.
Yes, the use of Ciplox 500 Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
No, do not stop taking Ciplox 500 Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Yes, use of Ciplox 500 Tablet is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (achilies tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Ciplox 500 Tablet. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.
Ciplox 500 Tablet is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.
