CIPLOX 250MG 10 Tablets

About Ciplox 250 mg

Ciplox 250 mg  contains class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, primarily used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. It is prescribed in the treatment of pneumonia, gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease), typhoid fever (a serious infection that is common in developing countries), infectious diarrhea (infections that cause severe diarrhea), and infections of the skin, bone, joint, abdomen (stomach area), and prostate (male reproductive gland). Bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

Ciplox 250 mg  contains antibiotic Ciprofloxacin which helps in treating and preventing a wide range of bacterial infections. It is bactericidal in nature and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It prevents the division of bacterial cells. It also inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells. Altogether it kills the bacteria.

Ciplox 250 mg  should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is advised to take it with food and should be taken at a fixed time to achieve maximum effect. Do not take Ciplox 250 mg  with dairy products as it may lower its efficacy. In some cases, you may experience nausea, diarrhea, liver function tests abnormal, vomiting, and rash. Most of these side effects of Ciplox 250 mg  do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. If you experience any symptoms of an allergic reaction such as rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc. you should contact doctor immediately.

It is not advisable to stop this medicine suddenly to avoid unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder or difficulty in sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease, or problem with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs. Inform your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Ciplox 250 mg  :   Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Ciplox 250 mg  contains antibiotic Ciprofloxacin which helps in treating and preventing a wide range of bacterial infections. It is bactericidal in nature and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It prevents the division of bacterial cells and inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells. Both these actions lead to the killing of the bacteria.

Directions for Use

Ciplox 250 mg  can be taken with or without food (excluding dairy products). Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor if you are not sure.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Ciplox 500mg

Like all medicines, Ciplox 250 mg  can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You should contact the doctor if you have nausea, diarrhea, liver function tests abnormal, vomiting, rash and change of the heart rhythm (ECG) in patients with low blood potassium level. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor

Drug Warnings

Do not take Ciplox 250 mg  if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to ciprofloxacin or any other quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotic such as delafloxacin gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin and ofloxacin. Taking Ciplox 250 mg  may increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or have a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant, kidney disease, a joint or tendon disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (auto immune disorder of joints causing pain, swelling, and loss of function), seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Taking Ciplox 250 mg  may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a disorder of the nervous system that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with Ciplox 250 mg . And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Ciplox 250 mg  as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Patients with epilepsy, and irregular heartbeat (especially a condition known as QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking Ciplox 250 mg .

Drug Interactions

Drug-drug interaction: This medicine may have an interaction with blood thinners (such as warfarin), antidepressants and antipsychotics (like clozapine, olanzapine), caffeine containing medications, insulin or other anti diabetic medications (like chlorpropamide, glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide, tolazamide, and tolbutamide), medications for regulating irregular heartbeat (like amiodarone, disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine), pain killers (like ibuprofen and naproxen).

Drug-Food Interaction:  Ciprofloxacin  interacts with dairy products (like milk or yogurt) or calcium fortified juices alone.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant, kidney disease, a joint or tendon disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (a condition in which the body attacks its own joints, causing pain, swelling, and loss of function), seizures, epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity before starting Ciprofloxacin .

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effect if taken along with Ciprofloxacin . But intake of alcohol with Ciprofloxacin  may damage your liver. So intake of Ciprofloxacin  should be avoided with Ciprofloxacin .

PREGNANCY

Ciprofloxacin  is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It is not known whether Ciprofloxacin  will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, intake of Ciprofloxacin  should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant as it may harm the baby.

BREAST FEEDING

Ciprofloxacin  is excreted in human milk. But the amount of Ciprofloxacin  absorbed by the nursing infant is unknown. So, should not be taken while breastfeeding.

DRIVING

Ciprofloxacin  can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

LIVER

Ciprofloxacin  to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor if there is symptoms of nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark colored urine, yellowing of or skin/eye.

KIDNEY

Ciprofloxacin  to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

Habit Forming : No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Do not drink or eat a lot of caffeine-containing products such as coffee, tea, energy drinks, cola, or chocolate. Ciprofloxacin  may increase nervousness, sleeplessness and anxiety caused by caffeine.

Probiotics should be taken after taking full course of Ciprofloxacin  in order to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha and kimchi can help to restore the good bacteria of intestine.

Include more fiber enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole grain bread, brown rice should be included in your diet. Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Ciprofloxacin .

Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Ciprofloxacin  as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make harder for your body to aid the Ciprofloxacin  in fighting off infections.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly of spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Few harmful bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine can make you more prone to bacterial infection.

FAQs

Ciprofloxacin  should not be taken along with dairy products as it might affect the absorption and efficacy of Ciprofloxacin . However, you can take it with a meal that includes these foods or drinks.

Ciprofloxacin  makes your skin sensitive to sunlight known as photosensitivity. So, prolonged exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light should be avoided. In case of emergency, you should always wear sunscreen before going out.

If you miss a dose of Ciprofloxacin  take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if its almost time for the next dose, then do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Ciprofloxacin  should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.

Ciprofloxacin  is an antibacterial medicine that acts only against bacterial infections and not against viral infections causing cough, cold and flu. You should not take Ciprofloxacin  without prior consulting your doctor. Self medication is dangerous and can lower the efficacy of Ciprofloxacin  leading to antibiotic resistance. After taking Ciprofloxacin , you may have diarrhea. Ciprofloxacin  is an antibiotic which kills or prevent bacterial growth, so in case some good intestinal bacteria which aid in digestion might also get killed. So, drink plenty of fluids and take probiotics to prevent excessive loss of fluids from the body (dehydration).