Cipro 250mg Tablet
Prescription RequiredPrimary uses of Cipro 250mg Tablet
MRP
₹10.62
₹1.06/Tablet
10 tablets in 1 strip
1 Strip
Medicine Overview of Cipro Tablet
Uses of Cipro Tablet
Cipro 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
How to use Cipro Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cipro 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Cipro 250mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Avoid Cipro 250mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How Cipro Tablet works
Cipro 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. This treats your infection.
In Depth Information on Cipro Tablet
Expert advice for Cipro Tablet
- Your doctor has prescribed Cipro 250mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Discontinue Cipro 250mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Cipro Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for Cipro Tablet
Alcohol
SAFE
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Cipro 250mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Cipro 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Cipro 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation.
Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Baby should be closely monitored for development of fever, loss of appetite and diarrhea. In case, any of the above happens please inform your doctor immediately.
Baby should be closely monitored for development of fever, loss of appetite and diarrhea. In case, any of the above happens please inform your doctor immediately.
Driving
Cipro 250mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cipro 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cipro 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Cipro 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cipro 250mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.
What if you miss a dose of Cipro Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Cipro 250mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions about Cipro Tablet
Frequently asked questions about Ciprofloxacin
Cipro is not indicated for the treatment of streptococcal infection as it is not very active against this bacteria. Consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.
Q. Can I take Cipro with pantoprazole?
Cipro can be taken with pantoprazole as no interactions have been reported. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Cipro with metronidazole?
Cipro can be taken with metronidazole as no interactions have been reported. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Yes, you can take Cipro with birth control pills. It does not affect birth control. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor in case you are taking birth control pills before taking any medicine.
Cipro is not a banned drug. It is available as a prescription medicine.
Cipro is not a penicillin. It belongs to a different group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones.
Cipro is a bactericidal (kills bacteria) agent. It belongs to a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones and acts by inhibiting bacterial DNA-gyrase.
Cipro is a relatively safe drug. However, it is not devoid of side effects and hence should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor in the appropriate dose, frequency, and duration as advised.
Cipro is not a cephalosporin. It belongs to a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones.
Q. Can I take Cipro with ibuprofen?
Use of Cipro with ibuprofen can increase the central nervous system side effects of Cipro. Consult your doctor before using both the medicines together.
Q. Can I take Cipro with paracetamol?
Cipro is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.
Q. Can I take Cipro with hydrocodone?
Cipro is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with hydrocodone. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.
Q. Can I take Cipro with fluconazole?
Cipro and fluconazole, when taken together, can cause heart-related side effects. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.
Q. Can I take Cipro with phenazopyridine?
Cipro is not known to have any clinically significant interaction with phenazopyridine. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Cipro with omeprazole?
Omeprazole can slow the absorption of Cipro if taken together. So, the action of Cipro may get slow. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.
Q. Can I take Cipro with hydroxyzine?
Cipro and hydroxyzine, when taken together, can cause heart-related side effects. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.
Q. Can I take Cipro with azithromycin?
Cipro and azithromycin, when taken together, can cause heart related side effects. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.
No, Cipro is not indicated in the treatment of yeast infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for the treatment of yeast infection.
Cipro does not contain sulfur in its structure. However, history of any drug allergy should be discussed with the doctor prior to initiation of therapy.
Cipro is active against pseudomonas. But, acquired resistance (resistance after taking the antibiotic) is very common among the organism for the drug. Consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infection.
Q. Can I take Cipro with dextromethorphan?
Cipro is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with dextromethorphan. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.
Q. Can I take Cipro with doxylamine?
Cipro is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxylamine. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.
Q. Can I take Cipro with amoxicillin?
Cipro is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with amoxicillin. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.
Q. Can I take Cipro with pseudophedrine?
Cipro is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.
Q. Can I take Cipro with Tamsulosin?
Cipro and Tamsulosin are not known to have any clinically relevant drug interactions. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
Taking Cipro with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Cipro with Tizanidine
LIFE-THREATENING
Cipro with Strontium Chloride
LIFE-THREATENING
Medicines with composition Strontium Chloride: Strotas
Cipro with Rasagiline
LIFE-THREATENING
Cipro with Selegiline
LIFE-THREATENING
Medicines with composition Selegiline: Jumex
Cipro with Magaldrate
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Magaldrate: Magflux
Cipro with Pentoxifylline
SERIOUS
Cipro with Benzydamine
SERIOUS
Cipro with Olanzapine
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Olanzapine: Olisense, Kola, Olpine, Lanopin, Meltez, Zypine, Opin, Meltolan, Oline, Olanex, Olzap, Olay, Oliramp, Olanzotic, Olan, Olace, Oltha R, Olapax, Opticon MD, Olapin, Olet, Tolaz, Kolzep MM, Olancer, Olimelt, Olaford, Manza, Lanzapin, Olins, Olagress, Oleanz, Nexolan, Consern, Olaweb, Kolzep, Olnapra, Oltha, Olzic, Oliplan, Ooz, Olitabs, Elanza, Movapin, Olandus, Olima, Ozace, Meltonz, Psycholanz, Olanzapik, Ola, V Gon D, Ozapin, Olaped, Olap, Psychozap, Jolyon, Polo, Olexa
Cipro with Cinacalcet
SERIOUS
Cipro with Oxyphenbutazone
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Oxyphenbutazone: Sioril
Cipro with Clozapine
SERIOUS
Cipro with Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone
SERIOUS
Cipro with Phenytoin
SERIOUS
Cipro with Sodium Bicarbonate
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Sodium Bicarbonate: Soda Bicarb Glycerin
Cipro with Phenindione
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Phenindione: Dindevan
Cipro with Pramipexole
SERIOUS
Cipro with Ropinirole
SERIOUS
Cipro with Fosphenytoin
SERIOUS
Cipro with Nimesulide
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Nimesulide: Edil, Zelid, Nimusid, Neede, Nimujet, Twinease, Nyci, Nise, Nobel, Nimtus, Spinn, Nimbond, Nimbus, Redynise, Nizer, Denim Juicy, Pyrifen Gel, Hilid P, Nicip, Myonal, Nimtech, Nelsid, Nimusol, Curenim, Biogesic, Nulide, Angip, Nisel TD, NM, Nimeson, Nimutab, Pronim, Nimodol, Nimi Rapi, Relisulide, Nimprex, Zydol, I Nid, Nimdis, Mazic, Emsulide, Nimol, Nugesic, Nimeron, Pyrimide, Nimuvin, Jumolid, Nimeka, Nimotil, Nimstal, Arsulide, Lupisulide, Nimusen, Nimcare, Nemu, Nimd, Nimcet, Supernim, Nimind CT, Ginim, Nimpus, Nalgis, Nimlodi, Nimmi, Zega, Unik Junior, Patalgin, Nimtaz, Maxiflam, Doly, Needfast, Nimrod, Pyrestat, Subid, Vylid, Milenim, Nixia, Orange N, Nimupain, Gersulide, Nimdus, Doloflam, Knott, Neulab, Nex Kid, Nimik, Nimu, Olnim, Orthogesic, Novolid, Remulide, Nimind, Robin, Tremolide, Nimi, Zynimo, Auronim, Novogesic, Nimcell, Sidlide, Nimiz, Eusel, Nimeter, Merisulide, Nmd, Oflapoon, Resinim Plus, Arthorid, Mesulid, Nimaid, Nimcee, Nimdex, Nimobid, Nimoflam, Nimowen, Nimuspa, Niq, Nimulet, Nimisan, Nimrest, Gesnim, Nex MD, Nimopin, Toli, Flenim Plus, Nexmac, Nilide, Nex, Nimus, Nuleb, Pansulide RD, Redfast, Misogesic, Aglonim, Flenim MR, Instanim, Naba P, Nemunac, Nimugee, Spanim, New Nicip, Nimo P, Nimtop, Corfen NS, Mylid, Neosaid, Nimulid, Vylid ID, Nimumac, Minidol, Nilup, Nimek, Nimo, Pirodol, Niltel Fast, Dolonim, Enlide, Pyrisulide, Infanim, Dynalid, Nilpain, Nimecon, Nimutec, Nipace, Resinim, Ortinims, I Nid Aio, Nimace, Nimfast, Soonil, Denim Kid, Actinim, Nimogen, Nimos, Nimular, Geeflam, Kazolid
Cipro with Piribedil
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Piribedil: Trivastal L.A
Cipro with Metamizole / Dipyrone
SERIOUS
Medicines with composition Metamizole / Dipyrone: Novalgin RC, Bral
Cipro with Sitagliptin
MODERATE
Cipro with Acarbose
MODERATE
Cipro with Tolbutamide
MODERATE
Medicines with composition Tolbutamide: Rastinon
Cipro with Gliclazide
MODERATE
Medicines with composition Gliclazide: Gliclan, Euclide, Gylis, Glykind, Gudiet, Glycosef, Nuzide, Glyloc, Dianorm, Reclide, Glytas, Glygard, Glycigon, Aviglic, Glurib, Glycinorm, Diamicron, DIABENT, Glicla, Diabend, Glix, Azukon, Gazin, Gliva, Glicab, Safeline, Glimin, Glizid, Deb, Bioglide, Glicol, Gliza, Liz, Glicron, Glysiss, Glized, Hilglic, Mclazide, Diaob, Glucoact, Glyup, Glz, Glyneed, Glycor, Glycitrol, Glypen
Cipro with Glimepiride
MODERATE
Medicines with composition Glimepiride: Secretag, Apriglim, Glisen, Xanapride, Glimpil, Gleam, Glypride, Zoryl, Glimpid, Dibiglim, Blisto, Glucoryl, Glimestar, Glimicure, Glimison, Flexiglim, Glimicon, Diaset, Prichek, Ozopride, Euglim, Glador, Glimisave, Diaglim, Glimer, Diapride, Glimy, Glimulin, Azulix, Betaglim, Glimfirst, Jubiglim, Geniride, Glimgold, Glimsite, Novapride, Glimicut, Gepride, Glimcip, Adride, Xilia, Limer, GP MET (APOSTLE), Glucut, Gmr, Life Pride, Glimefide, Mepride, Gliway, Glamor, Hilglim, Glimidot, K-Glim, Glimda, Geminor, Diaswich, Gmp, Glimtide, Supride, Glimifix, Glyree, Glimiprex, Maydine, Zyvana, Gadz, Glimiprime, Glivio, Diaryl, Prides, Imediab, Lapride, Glimchek, Suseiz, Geeline, Glinorm, Glycirid, Glimcom, Glimenorm, Glimetis, Glimixia, Amaryl, Givov, Glimikem, Glynova, Glimtab, Ziglim, Isryl, Glusens, Glisto, Gala G, Glimetone, Glimz, Zorglim, Sulfoglim, Nuglim, Glimilife
Cipro with Glibenclamide
MODERATE
Medicines with composition Glibenclamide: D Con, Semi Daonil, Daonil, Semi-Euglucon, Aviglen, Glybovin, Gliconil, Diabetnil, Getrol, Glucosafe, Semi Codica, Afdiex, Euglucon
Cipro with Nateglinide
MODERATE
One of the following vendor pharmacies will deliver Cipro 250mg Tablet: KMC, VNS, ZVP, PEN, EAN, JBT, HAT, SHD, TOM, DAO, HSM, NXG, MDO, RSS, PLT, AVS, SBA, TFP, 4IT, UMP, BLE, DYG, RHL, LHA, BNT, GHR, DGN, PRT, PPR, BHS, BSN, SRG, FGH, SBL, MDH, BRC, MSD, VJS, PMA, IAD, SCH, NVY, UHP, HPC, NNP, GBL, PRN, NTB, DHR, NTL, HMP, ZPR, OHM, NSL, SMN, BTM, ENP, PNT, MAM, HTS, ZEL, ATL, STA, HNP, JSL, SAF, BIO, DLP, KHH, TSS, QLF, MAX, MMS, SWA, MAK, NNH, RPI, BBS, HCP, JHC, BAP, LCC, SGC, SDM, HEX, TNH, QTM, DHP, AWS, VDH, 9MM, HGI, RDH, WSI, SGH, AYU, MPC, DVH, MAP, USF, DZY, RJH, AGT, PRL, GTC, OLT, BNA, THP, RWP, 9T9, KHC, BAL, PVP, HIP, DPL, RKS, SWP, AYM, BHM, BMJ, AMR, NVL, BBN, CLT, AAR, CHP, MBP, JVN, EMB, ESY, RSA, PWN, ANP, PTI, NDP, ARD, BHP, JVO, ABP, SSA, IPL, ANT, OIP, ATP, UBL, CRN, RHW, GNC, TRP, KAL, BLS, VRS, SPD, MLC, SVS, HSP, KIS, BGS, JIV, SYN, SWT, RPP, SVH, NAS, GPT, AVL, BHA, AAY, HBV, EQN, OWP, GTK, PHN, GPP, JJE, ADT, DFP, HZF, EPS, DPP, RUS, RDR, WHL, SHC, BDN, MKT, BLP, SJP, LMS, SLN, KNH
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