Ciprotab 500mg Tablet : Uses, Price, Side Effects, Composition, Substitutes, Precautions and Advice - Swiss Pharma Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets

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Composition for Ciprotab 500mg Tablet

Ciprofloxacin (500mg)

Prescription Required

Primarily used for

Bacterial infections, Tuberculosis

Potentiallyunsafewith

Pregnancy

₹70.68

₹7.07/Tablet

10 tablets in 1 strip

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Medicine Overview

In Depth Information

Patient Concerns

Medicine Overview of Ciprotab Tablet

Uses of Ciprotab Tablet

Ciprotab 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Bacterial infections and tuberculosis (TB).
It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

Side effects of Ciprotab Tablet

Common

Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

How to use Ciprotab 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. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Ciprotab 500mg Tablet at a fixed time.
Avoid Ciprotab 500mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

How Ciprotab Tablet works

Ciprotab 500mg tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting the DNA replication.

In Depth Information on Ciprotab Tablet

Expert advice for Ciprotab Tablet

Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.
Never take an antibiotic for a viral infection like a cold or the flu.
Can lead to nausea and diarrhoea frequently. If this becomes severe or persistent or you notice that your stool contains blood or mucus you should stop taking Ciprotab immediately and consult your doctor. You should not take medicines to stop or slow diarrhoea.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with epilepsy, kidney or heart diseases.

Warnings

Special precautions for Ciprotab 500mg Tablet

Alcohol

SAFE

It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Ciprotab 500mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Ciprotab 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy....

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Lactation

Ciprotab 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactati...

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Driving

Ciprotab 500mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired...

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Kidney

CAUTION

Ciprotab 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patient...

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Liver

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Severely interacts with other drugs like

Epsolin 50mg/2ml Injection, Ozip 2.5mg Tablet, Oliza 10mg Injection, Cipin 100mg Tablet

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Missed Dosage uses

If you miss a dose of Ciprofloxacin, 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.

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Patient Concerns

Frequently asked questions for Ciprotab 500mg Tablet

Frequently asked questions for Ciprofloxacin

Q. Can I take Ciprotab for streptococcal infection?

Ciprotab 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 Ciprotab with pantoprazole?

Ciprotab 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 Ciprotab with metronidazole?

Ciprotab 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.

Q. Can I take Ciprotab with birth control pills or does it affect birth control?

Yes, you can take Ciprotab 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.

Q. Is Ciprotab banned?

Ciprotab is not a banned drug. It is available as a prescription medicine.

Q. Is Ciprotab a penicillin?

Ciprotab is not a penicillin. It belongs to a different group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones.

Q. Is Ciprotab bactericidal (kills bacteria) or bacteriostatic (slows the growth of bacteria)?

Ciprotab is a bactericidal (kills bacteria) agent. It belongs to a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones and acts by inhibiting bacterial DNA-gyrase.

Q. Is Ciprotab safe?

Ciprotab 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.

Q. Is Ciprotab a cephalosporin?

Ciprotab is not a cephalosporin. It belongs to a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones.

Q. Can I take Ciprotab with ibuprofen?

Use of Ciprotab with ibuprofen can increase the central nervous system side effects of Ciprotab. Consult your doctor before using both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Ciprotab with paracetamol?

Ciprotab 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 Ciprotab with hydrocodone?

Ciprotab 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 Ciprotab with fluconazole?

Ciprotab 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 Ciprotab with phenazopyridine?

Ciprotab 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 Ciprotab with omeprazole?

Omeprazole can slow the absorption of Ciprotab if taken together. So, the action of Ciprotab may get slow. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.

Q. Can I take Ciprotab with hydroxyzine?

Ciprotab 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 Ciprotab with azithromycin?

Ciprotab and azithromycin, when taken together, can cause heart related side effects. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.

Q. Can I take Ciprotab for yeast infection?

No, Ciprotab is not indicated in the treatment of yeast infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for the treatment of yeast infection.

Q. Does Ciprotab contain sulfa?

Ciprotab does not contain sulfur in its structure. However, history of any drug allergy should be discussed with the doctor prior to initiation of therapy.

Q. Does Ciprotab cover pseudomonas?

Ciprotab 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 Ciprotab with dextromethorphan?

Ciprotab 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 Ciprotab with doxylamine?

Ciprotab 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 Ciprotab with amoxicillin?

Ciprotab 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 Ciprotab with pseudophedrine?

Ciprotab 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 Ciprotab with Tamsulosin?

Ciprotab 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.

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