Manufacturer: Cipla, India
Pharmaceutical name: Pack: 1 tab (500 mg)
Ciplox is used for treating bacterial infections. It is a synthetic broadspectrum antibacterial agent for oral administration. The active pharmaceutical ingredient contained in Ciplox pills is Ciprofloxacin. Each 500mg film coated Ciplox tablet contains Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride IP equivalent to Ciprofloxacin IP 500 mg. Ciplox is used for treating bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent or slow anthrax after exposure.
Dosage
Use Ciplox as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Below are mentioned the typical Adult doses. For your exact dose consult your doctor.
Respiratory tract, bone and joint infections
Mild/moderate 500 mg twice daily
Severe/complicated 750 mg twice daily
Urinary tract infections
Mild/moderate 250 mg twice daily
Severe/complicated 500 mg twice daily
Infectious diarrhoea
Mild/moderate/severe 500 mg twice daily
Gonorrhoea 250 mg single dose
Drug Class and Mechanism
Ciplox is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to kill sensitive bacteria. It works by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive.
Missed Dose
Do not miss any doses. If you miss a dose of Ciplox, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage Instructions
Ciplox should be stored at below 86 degrees F.
Warnings and Precautions
Do not use Ciplox if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Ciplox or to any other fluoroquinolone (eg, levofloxacin)
you have recently received a live, oral typhoid vaccination or you are taking cisapride or tizanidine
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Ciplox. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have heart problems or a history of irregular heartbeat, low blood potassium levels, Alzheimer disease, a brain or nervous system disorder, a problem with the blood vessels in your brain, diarrhea, a stomach infection, liver problems, kidney problems, increased pressure in your brain, seizures, inflammation of your tendons, joint problems, or skin sensitivity to the sun
