Ciplox 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Ciplox 500 MG Description
Ciplox 500 tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections like pneumonia, sinus infection and other infections of the skin, ear, nose, stomach, urinary tract, etc. It contains ciprofloxacin as an active ingredient that acts by destroying the infection-causing bacteria and inhibits the growth of new bacteria.
Ciplox 500 tablet must be used under medical prescription and for the duration it is prescribed. Some other tablets containing ciprofloxacin are Cifran 500mg tablet, Ciprodac 500mg tablet, Ciprobid 500mg tablet, Cee 500mg tablet and Medicip 500mg tablet.
Take it with or without food. Avoid stopping taking the tablet without informing the doctor. You should always complete the course of your antibiotic medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Ciplox tablet. Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history.
Product Summary
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Contains | Ciprofloxacin(500.0 Mg) |
Uses | Bacterial infections |
Side effects | Nausea, diarrhea |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
Uses of Ciplox 500 MG
Contraindications of Ciplox 500 MG
- If you are allergic to ciprofloxacin or any other ingredients of the Ciplox 500 tablet.
- If you are using other quinolone medicines like moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin or nalidixic acid.
- If you are using tizanidine (a medicine used to treat muscle spasms).
Side effects of Ciplox 500 MG
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
Precautions and Warnings of Ciplox 500 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any pre-existing health condition such as heart-related diseases, liver or kidney disorders, blood-related disorders, etc.
- You suffer from kidney problems, as the Ciplox 500 tablet will then require dose adjustment.
- You suffer from psychiatric illness.
- You have a history of fits.
- You have diabetes, your blood glucose drops when you are on the tablet.
- You suffer from myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), and the tablet worsens it.
- You suffer from tendon problems.
- You suffer from glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (a blood enzyme disease that affects red blood cells).
- You develop a sudden allergic reaction, pain, or swelling in joints or tendinitis, stop taking the Ciplox 500 tablet and contact the doctor.
Directions for Use of Ciplox 500 MG
Storage and disposal of Ciplox 500 MG
- Ciplox 500 tablet does not require special storage conditions.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Quick Tips of Ciplox 500 MG
- Ciplox 500mg tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various infections. It contains ciprofloxacin and should only be used as specified by the doctor.
- You should always complete the entire course of treatment with antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor, even if you start feeling better after taking this medicine. Missing a dose or stopping this medicine can cause treatment failure. ...
- Some individuals may experience headache, fever, diarrhoea, and nausea/vomiting after taking Ciplox 500 tablets. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
- If you experience dizziness or sleepiness after taking the Ciplox 500 mg tablet, avoid driving, operating heavy machinery, or performing tasks requiring mental alertness.
Dosage of Ciplox 500 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Ciplox 500 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Ciplox 500 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Ciplox 500 tablets may affect how other medicines work or vice versa if taken simultaneously.
- To avoid any possible interactions, tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are taking.
- Especially if you are on certain medications like antigout medicines such as probenecid, antacids like cimetidine, anti-emetics like metoclopramide, medicines for breathing-related disorders, anticoagulants 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, and anaesthesia like lidocaine.
- Medicines or certain supplements containing iron, calcium, etc., antacids, or sucralfate should not be taken within two hours of this medicine as they reduce its effect.
Interactions with food items
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What I must avoid while taking the Ciplox 500 tablet?
Q: Is the Ciplox 500 tablet an antibiotic?
Q: Can I stop taking Ciplox 500 tablet before the prescribed duration?
Q: How many times we can use Ciplox?
Q: Can Ciplox be used daily?
Q: Should we take Ciplox with or without food?
Q: Is Ciplox and ciprofloxacin same?
Q: Ciplox 500 vs Augmentin 625, are they the same?
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 18 December 2021]
- Ciprofloxacin 100 mg film-coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 18 December 2021]
- Ciprofloxacin: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing - WebMD [Internet]. Webmd.com. 2021 [cited 18 December 2021]