Floxip 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Floxip 500 MG Description
Floxip 500 tablet is an antibiotic medicine. It is used in treating various types of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, sinus infection, and infections of the skin, ear, nose, stomach and urinar
y tract. Floxip 500 tablet contains ciprofloxacin as its active ingredient. It works by killing the bacteria responsible for infection by blocking the action of certain enzymes essential for DNA replication and repair. This medicine should be taken in doses and duration as directed by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Always complete the course of the treatment, as incomplete treatment may result in treatment failure. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history. Floxip 500 tablets should not be used in children and adolescents.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹41.30 |
You Save | ₹5.63 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Ciprofloxacin(500.0 Mg) |
Uses | Bacterial infections |
Side effects | Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
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Uses of Floxip 500 MG
- Floxip 500 tablet is used to treat different types of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, ear, lung, stomach, intestine, skin, soft tissue, bones, joints, and urinary tract.
- It is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhoea.
- This medicine is used for the treatment of infections due to certain surgical procedures and septicemia in patients with weak immunity.
Contraindications of Floxip 500 MG
- If you are allergic to ciprofloxacin or any ingredient of the Floxip 500 tablet.
- If you are taking other quinolone medicines like moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin or nalidixic acid. If you are not sure about which are these medicines ask your doctor.
- If you are taking tizanidine (a medicine used to treat muscle spasms).
Side effects of Floxip 500 MG
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Stomach ache
Precautions and Warnings of Floxip 500 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have heart diseases like very slow heart rhythm, heart failure and diabetes.
- You have any problems with your kidney or liver.
- You have any mental health problems or a history of fits.
- You have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (a blood enzyme disease that affects red blood cells).
- You are exposed to the sunlight for too long.
- You experience any sudden allergic reaction, pain, or swelling in joints and tendinitis.
- You develop sudden severe pain in your stomach, back, or chest or experience severe diarrhoea after taking this medicine.
- You experience nervous system-related symptoms such as confusion, sleeplessness, nightmares, thoughts of harming yourself, feeling low, anxiety, etc.
- You are suffering from myasthenia gravis, a condition of muscle weakness.
- This medicine is known to cause tendon rupture, nerve damage/pain (peripheral neuropathy). Be cautious and tell your doctor if you already have any of these conditions before initiating the treatment.
Mode of Action of Floxip 500 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Floxip 500 MG
- Floxip 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 Floxip 500 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Floxip 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. ...
- Floxip 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 Floxip 500 MG
- Store Floxip 500 tablet in a clean and dry place.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Dosage of Floxip 500 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is Floxip 500 tablet an antibiotic?
Q: Can I take the Floxip 500 tablet if I have a fever?
Q: What is the use of Floxip 500 tablet?
Q: What is the minimum daily dose for Floxip 500 tablet?
Q: Can I stop taking the Floxip 500 tablet before the prescribed duration?
Q: When should I take Floxip 500?
Q: What is the composition of the Floxip 500?
Q: Can Floxip 500 be used for urine infection?
References
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- Ciprofloxacin 100 mg film-coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 03 May 2022]
- Ciprofloxacin 500 mg film-coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 03 May 2022]
- Ciprofloxacin 500 mg film-coated tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 03 May 2022]
- CIPROFLOXACIN- ciprofloxacin tablet, film coated [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 03 May 2022]
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