Treating a range of bacterial infections with the strong fluoroquinolone antibiotic, Ciproxin 500mg Tablet (Ciprofloxacin HCl). Every tablet contains 500mg of Ciprofloxacin, a potent DNA gyrase inhibitor and topoisomerase IV inhibitor, therefore preventing bacterial DNA copying. It functions generally in spectrum against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, making it a highly effective antimicrobial agent.

Ciprofloxacin Uses:

Ciproxin 500mg is commonly prescribed for:

• Infections of the lower respiratory tract infections

• Infections of the urinary tract, or UTIs (urinary tract infection)

• Sinusitis, chronic

• Infections of the genital tract, including gonorrhea treatment

• Typhoid treatment and contagious infectious diarrhea

• Infections of the skin and soft tissues

• Infections of the bone and joints (skin and bone infections)

• Pneumonia

• Bacterial infections treatment

Ciprofloxacin Dosage & Administration:

Take the Ciprofloxacin tablet whole together with water; avoid chewing or crushing.
It is advisable to stay away from food interactions like milk, calcium, and orange juice around intake.
Store away from direct sunlight and moisture, at room temperature (Ciprofloxacin storage).
Always use the recommended Ciprofloxacin dosage and duration advised by your doctor.

Ciprofloxacin Warnings & Precautions:

• Prescription-only antibiotic — Ciprofloxacin prescription absolutely required.

• Not for those who have quinolone antibiotics allergies.

• Use carefully in patients with CNS diseases (e.g., epilepsy), history of tendon diseases, or renal impairment.

• Steer clear of during pregnancy unless a doctor clearly orders otherwise (Ciprofloxacin in pregnancy).

• Might have adverse effects including:

  • Pruritus, anorexia, nausea, diarrhoea

  • Eosinophilia, hepatic enzyme increase (bilirubin levels, transaminases) (hepatic failure)

  • Arthralgia, neuropathy symptoms, mycotic superinfections

  • Hypersensitivity responses and psychomotor agitation

Drug Interactions:

Drug interactions with Ciprofloxacin may include:

• Theophylline, warfarin, semelamer

• Calcium, magnesium, aluminium supplements; sucralfate; iron salts

• Omeprazole, Tizanidine, Clozapine, Duloxetine

• Sildenafil, Methotrexate, Cyclosporin, Phenytoin

• Glyburide, sometimes known as Glibenclamide

Overdose and missed dose precautions should be strictly followed.
Mineral supplements or antacids should not be taken two hours before or after this medication since they could lower absorption (do not take with antacids).