Especially, if you are on certain medications like antigout medicines such as probenecid, antacids like cimetidine, anti-emetic like metoclopramide, medicines for breathing-related disorders, anticoag ulants like warfarin, medicines used to treat heart and brain-related disorders like digoxin, clozapine, medicines for erectile dysfunction or any other antibiotics, etc.
Other medicines that should be used with caution are medicines for sleeping disorders like zolpidem, immunosuppressants like ciclosporin, anaesthesia like lidocaine, etc. Medicines or certain supplements containing iron, calcium, etc antacids or sucralfate should not be taken within two hours of taking this medicine as they reduce the effect of this medicine. Interactions with food items Dietary supplements or mineral-fortified drinks like milk, yoghurt, calcium-fortified orange juice must not be taken with the Ciplox tablet as they reduce the absorption of the medicine.
Ciplox tablet does not require special storage conditions. Overdose Excess of the medicine leads to symptoms of an overdose like headache, dizziness, tiredness, confusion, shakiness, hallucinations, difficulty in urination. If you experience the symptoms or think you have taken in excess, contact the doctor or visit the nearest hospital. Missed a Dose For optimum effect, doses of antibiotics must not be missed. If you missed taking a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
If it's time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the re gular dosing schedule. Avoid taking a double dose of medicine for the missed one. Content Details. If you suffer from tightness in the chest, difficulty in breathing or a fainting episode, seek medical help.
If you suffer from pain, swelling in the joint, stop taking the medicine, take rest, avoid exercise and report to the doctor. If you suffer from diabetes, the Ciplox tablet cause a drop in your blood sugars, which is dangerous. Inform the doctor about the episode. A: You must avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Cover the body or use sunscreen SPF 30 or 40 to prevent sunburn. A: Yes, the Ciplox tablet is an antibiotic. A: No, you cannot take the medicine if you have a fever as it is used to treat bacterial infections and viral infections like a fever.
Do not self-medicate and must take medicines only after consulting the doctor. A: No, complete the course of the treatment even if you feel better. Even if you feel better, there is still infection-causing bacteria present in the body which makes the infection return in a few days.
When one does not complete the course, these few bacteria later become resistant to the antibiotics and cause infections that are difficult to treat. Complete the course as prescribed by the doctor. A: No, It is not a habit-forming medicine. References View All. Other Products from this Brand View All. The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice.
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Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the most common ones associated with ciprofloxacin. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine.
The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome. Important : there are also a number of rare but more serious side-effects which have been associated with ciprofloxacin. Speak with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any of the following:.
If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to the medicine, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you or someone else might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital.
Take the container with you, even if it is empty. This medicine is for you. Never give it to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours. If you are having an operation or any dental treatment, tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are taking.
Do not keep out-of-date or unwanted medicines. Take them to your local pharmacy which will dispose of them for you. Dated November I'm a 36 yo Male who has been suffering for months now. Ciprofloxacin extended-release long-acting tablets are used to treat kidney and urinary tract infections; however, some types of urinary tract infections should only be treated with ciprofloxacin extended release tablets if no other treatment options are available.
Ciprofloxacin is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It works by killing bacteria that cause infections. Antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
Ciprofloxacin comes as a tablet, a suspension liquid , and an extended-release tablet to take by mouth with or without food. The tablets and suspension are usually taken twice a day, and the extended-release tablets are usually taken once a day. When used to treat gonorrhea, the tablets and suspension may be given as a single dose. Take ciprofloxacin at around the same time s every day.
The length of your treatment depends on the type of infection you have. Your doctor will tell you how long to take ciprofloxacin. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take ciprofloxacin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
One type of ciprofloxacin cannot be substituted for another. Be sure that you receive only the type of ciprofloxacin that was prescribed by your doctor.
Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about the type of ciprofloxacin you were given. Do not take ciprofloxacin with dairy products or calcium-fortified juices alone. However, you may take ciprofloxacin with a meal that includes these foods or drinks. Swallow the tablets and extended-release tablets whole; do not split, crush, or chew them. If you cannot swallow tablets whole, tell your doctor. If you are taking the suspension, shake the bottle very well for 15 seconds before each use to mix the medication evenly.
Swallow the correct dose without chewing the granules in the suspension. Close the bottle completely after each use. Do not give the suspension to a patient through a feeding tube.
You should begin feeling better during the first few days of your treatment with ciprofloxacin. If your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, call your doctor.
If you are being treated for a urinary tract infection, call your doctor if you develop fever or back pain during or after your treatment. These symptoms may be signs that your infection is worsening. Take ciprofloxacin until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. In the event of biological warfare, ciprofloxacin may be used to treat and prevent dangerous illnesses that are deliberately spread such as tularemia and anthrax of the skin or mouth.
Ciprofloxacin is also sometimes used to treat cat scratch disease an infection that may develop after a person is bitten or scratched by a cat , Legionnaires' disease type of lung infection , chancroid genital sores caused by bacteria , granuloma inguinale donovanosis; a sexually transmitted disease , and infections of the outer ear that spread to the bones of the face.
Ciprofloxacin may also be used to help treat tuberculosis and Crohn's disease condition in which the immune system attacks the lining of the digestive tract causing pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fever.
Ciprofloxacin is also sometimes used to prevent traveler's diarrhea in certain patients and to prevent infections in patients who have fever and are at high risk for infection because they have very few white blood cells, people who are having certain types of surgery, and those people in close contact with someone who is sick with meningitis. Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication for your condition.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. 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, heart pounding, and anxiety caused by caffeine. Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking ciprofloxacin. If you miss a dose of ciprofloxacin tablets or suspension by less than 6 hours, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it and then take the next dose at the scheduled time.
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