Alcipro 500 Tablet
10 Tablet(s) in StripMRP ₹45.29
₹37.14
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ALKEM LABORATORIES LTD
Dosage
TABLET
Expiry
Product Summary
| Salt Content | Ciprofloxacin(500.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Bacterial infections |
| Therapy | Antibiotic |
| Side effects | Nausea, diarrhoea |
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Medical Description
Alcipro 500 mg tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, sinusitis and other infections of the skin, ear, nose, stomach, urinary tract. It contains ciprofloxacin as its main component. It should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. It is not to be discontinued abruptly without informing your doctor. The common side effects of the Alcipro 500 mg tablets are nausea, diarrhoea, headache and stomach pain. Most of which are temporary, however, if you feel the side effects persist or your condition worsens, contact your doctor immediately. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from before starting this medicine.
Uses
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to Ciprofloxacin or any other ingredients of Alcipro 500 mg tablet.
- If you are taking other quinolone medicines like moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin or nalidixic acid.
- If you are taking tizanidine (a medicine used to treat muscle spasm).
Side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Joint pain
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have kidney diseases, as Alcipro 500 mg tablet will then require dose adjustment.
- You have a history of fits.
- You have diabetes as your blood glucose can drop when you are on this medicine.
- You have myasthenia gravis. This medicine can worsen it.
- You have a history of tendon problems.
- You have heart diseases, very slow heart rhythm, heart failure.
- You have liver diseases.
- You have any psychiatric illness.
- If you have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (an inherited disorder that affects red blood cells).
- You experience any sudden severe allergic reaction, pain or swelling in joints and tendinitis, stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately.
Directions for Use
Storage and disposal
- Store the Alcipro 500 mg tablets in a clean and dry place.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
- If you take more medicine than that prescribed, Alcipro 500 mg tablet may cause confusion, tremors, headache, tiredness, dizziness, hallucinations, fits, liver or kidney impairment, blood in the urine, difficulty in urination.
- Contact your doctor immediately in case of an overdose or rush to the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Sometimes Alcipro 500 mg tablet may affect the way other medicines work or vice versa if taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
- 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, anticoagulants like warfarin, medicines used to treat brain-related disorder like clozapine, medicines for erectile dysfunction, etc.
- Other medicines that should be used with caution are medicines for sleeping disorders like zolpidem, immunosuppressants like ciclosporin, anaesthesia like lidocaine, etc.
- Concomitant use of Alcipro 500 mg tablet and medicines used for heart disorders, psychotic disorders and certain antibiotics should be used cautiously as it can lead to undesirable effects.
- 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
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:ALCIPRO
Manufacturer Name:ALKEM LABORATORIES LTD
Address:Alkem Health Science, A Unit Of Alkem Laboratories Limited, Unit-2, Samardung, Karek Block, P.O.: Namthang, South Sikkim - 737 137.
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Alcipro 500 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
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- DailyMed - CIPROFLOXACIN- ciprofloxacin tablet, film coatedCIPROFLOXACIN tablet, film coated [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 14 July 2021].
- Ciprofloxacin Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing - WebMD [Internet]. Webmd.com. 2021 [cited 14 July 2021].
- CDSCO - Ciprofloxacin [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 14 July 2021]
- Ciprofloxacin 100 mg film-coated tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 14 July 2021].
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