Ciprodac 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Ciprodac 500 MG Description
Ciprodac 500 tablet is an antibiotic medicine. It contains ciprofloxacin as the active ingredient. Ciprodac 500 is used to treat various bacterial infections of the lungs, urinary tract, skin, soft t
issues, bone, joint, and reproductive tract. It is also used to treat post-surgical infections. This medicine stops bacterial growth and kills the infection-causing bacteria. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Always complete the course of the treatment, as incomplete treatment may result in treatment failure. Ciprodac 500 tablet can be taken with or without food. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹37.99 |
You Save | ₹9.50 (20% on MRP) |
Contains | Ciprofloxacin(500.0 Mg) |
Uses | Bacterial infections |
Side effects | Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach ache |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
Uses of Ciprodac 500 MG
- Ciprodac 500 tablet is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the lungs, airways, urinary tract, skin, soft tissue, blood infections, stomach, bone, and joint infections.
- It is also used to treat post-surgical infections.
Contraindications of Ciprodac 500 MG
- If you are allergic to ciprofloxacin or any ingredient of Ciprodac 500 tablet.
- If you are taking other quinolone medicines like moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, or nalidixic acid. If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.
- If you are taking tizanidine (a medicine used to treat muscle spasms).
Side effects of Ciprodac 500 MG
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Stomach ache
Precautions and Warnings of Ciprodac 500 MG
Pregnancy
- There is limited information available about the effect of Ciprodac 500 tablet in pregnant women. Ciprodac 500 tablet should only be used during pregnancy if prescribed by the doctor.
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have kidney or liver problems.
- You have mental health problems or a history of fits/seizures.
- You have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (a blood enzyme disease that affects red blood cells).
- You experience an allergic reaction like pain, swelling in joints, and tendinitis after taking Ciprodac 500 tablet.
- You develop sudden pain in the stomach, back or chest, or experience severe diarrhoea after taking this medicine.
- You experience nervous system-related symptoms like confusion, sleeplessness, feeling low, anxiety after taking Ciprodac 500 tablet.
- You have a condition of muscle weakness called myasthenia gravis.
- You have tendon rupture or nerve damage/pain (peripheral neuropathy).
Mode of Action of Ciprodac 500 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Ciprodac 500 MG
- Ciprodac 500 tablet should be taken as a whole with sufficient water.
- Do not chew, crush or break it.
- Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
Interactions of Ciprodac 500 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Ciprodac 500 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Inform the doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
- Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines for the treatment of abnormal/irregular heart rhythm, mental disorders, gout, acidity/heartburn, muscle cramps, fits/seizures, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson's disease, erectile dysfunction, sleeping disorders, skin conditions, blood clots, diabetes. ...
- Ciprodac 500 tablet should be taken 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking dietary supplements that contain zinc, iron, antacids containing aluminium or magnesium, medicines for kidney problems such as sevelamer, lanthanum carbonate, and medicines for the treatment of ulcers like sucralfate....
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Ciprodac 500 MG
- Store Ciprodac 500 tablet at a temperature not exceeding 25ºC.
- Protect it from light and moisture.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Ciprodac 500 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What should I be careful about while taking Ciprodac 500 tablet?
- If you notice tightness in the chest, difficulty in breathing, or fainting episode, immediately seek medical help.
- If you notice pain, swelling in any joint, immediately stop taking this medicine, take rest, avoid exercise and report to your doctor.
- If you are suffering from depression, it can worsen.
- If you have diabetes, this medicine can cause a drop in your blood sugars, which can be dangerous.
- If you experience sweating, hunger pangs, headache, tremors, immediately have a juice/ sugar. Inform your doctor about this episode.
Q: What should I avoid while taking Ciprodac 500 tablet?
Q: What is Ciprodac 500 tablet used for?
- Ciprodac 500 tablet is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the lungs, airways, urinary tract, skin, soft tissue, blood infections, stomach, bone and joints.
- It is also used to treat post-surgical infections.
Q: Can I take Ciprodac 500 for fever?
Q: Is Ciprodac 500 an antibiotic?
Q: Can I take Ciprodac 500 for cough?
Q: How to take Ciprodac 500?
- Ciprodac 500 tablet should be taken as a whole with sufficient water.
- Do not chew, crush or break it.
- Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
References
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- Ciprofloxacin 500 mg film-coated tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 30 Apr 2022]
- CIPROFLOXACIN- ciprofloxacin tablet, film coated [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 30 Apr 2022]
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