Brand Name
Cipro
Common Name
ciprofloxacin
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 02237514 | CIPRO 10% ORAL SUSPENSION |
| 02155958 | CIPRO 250MG TABLET |
| 02155966 | CIPRO 500MG TABLET |
| 02155974 | CIPRO 750MG TABLET |
| 02237334 | CIPRO I.V. MINIBAGS 2MG/ML |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that belongs to the family of medications known as quinolones. It is used for the treatment of infections caused by certain bacteria. It is most commonly used to treat infections of the skin, sinuses, bone, lung, ear, abdomen, and bladder. It can also be used to treat some sexually transmitted infections, some forms of infectious diarrhea, and typhoid fever.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
How should I use this medication?
The recommended adult dose of ciprofloxacin ranges from 250 mg to 750 mg twice daily. For sexually transmitted infections, the dose is given once as a single dose. The exact dose depends on the condition being treated and other factors. Ciprofloxacin can be taken with or without food.
Drink plenty of fluids while taking ciprofloxacin and avoid taking dairy products or antacids containing magnesium or aluminum. Although ciprofloxacin can be taken with meals that include milk, you should not take ciprofloxacin with dairy products alone or with calcium-fortified products.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones given here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Even if you start to feel better after the start of treatment, it's important to finish the entire amount that was prescribed. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Store the oral suspension at room temperature or in the refrigerator in a upright position, protect it from freezing, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Store the tablets at room temperature and keep them out of the reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
Oral Suspension
Each 100 mL of oral suspension contains ciprofloxacin 10 g (10%).
Tablets
250 mg
Each tablet, engraved "CIPRO" on one side and "250" on the other, contains ciprofloxacin HCl equivalent to ciprofloxacin 250 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose 2910-15, magnesium stearate, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, purified water, titanium dioxide. Lactose- and tartrazine-free.
500 mg
Each tablet, engraved "CIPRO" on one side and "500" on the other, contains ciprofloxacin HCl equivalent to ciprofloxacin 500 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose 2910-15, magnesium stearate, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, purified water, titanium dioxide. Lactose- and tartrazine-free.
750 mg
Each tablet, engraved "CIPRO" on one side and "750" on the other, contains ciprofloxacin HCl equivalent to ciprofloxacin 750 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose 2910-15, magnesium stearate, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, purified water, titanium dioxide. Lactose- and tartrazine-free.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Ciprofloxacin should not be taken by anyone who:
- is allergic to ciprofloxacin or any other ingredient of the medication
- is allergic to other quinolone antibiotics
- is taking tizanidine
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