Uses
- Bacterial infections
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Respiratory infections
- Skin infections
- Bone and joint infections
- Gastrointestinal infections
- Certain types of diarrhea
- Anthrax exposure
Dosage
- For adults: Typically 250 mg to 750 mg every 12 hours.
- Dosage varies based on infection severity, age, and health.
- Administration: Take with or without food, but avoid dairy products or calcium-fortified juices.
- Course completion: Finish the full course prescribed.
- Consultation: Consult a doctor before stopping.
Side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Rash
- Tendonitis or tendon rupture
- Sensitivity to sunlight
- Changes in blood sugar levels
- Allergic reaction
Precautions
- Do not use if you have allergy to ciprofloxacin or other quinolone antibiotics.
- Avoid if you have tendon disorders related to fluoroquinolones or myasthenia gravis.
- Use with caution in renal impairment, CNS disorders (e.g., epilepsy), and history of tendon problems.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare provider before use.
Interactions
- Avoid taking with dairy products or calcium-fortified juices.
- Can interact with certain medications like anticoagulants, antacids, and certain supplements.
Who can take Ciprofloxacin
- Adults and children under specific conditions.
- Individuals with infections.
Who should not take Ciprofloxacin
- Avoid if you have had an allergic reaction to ciprofloxacin or other quinolone antibiotics.
- Severe kidney impairment.
- History of tendon disorders related to fluoroquinolone use.
- Myasthenia gravis.
Consult with a healthcare provider
- Before taking ciprofloxacin during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
- If you have a history of gastrointestinal disease, particularly colitis.
- For personalized advice before taking any medication.