Ciprodar 500 mg Tablet 10pcs

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg tablets
What Ciprofloxacin is used for:

• Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent uncomplicated and complicated infections caused by bacteria susceptible to this medicine’s action.

Do not take Ciprofloxacin:

• If you’re allergic to Ciprofloxacin.


• Or any other fluoroquinolone antibiotic or any component of this medicine.


• If you are taking the medicine Tizanidine.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this drug including:

• If you have tendon problems.


• If you have heart problems, including heart failure or irregular heartbeats.


• If you have central nervous system problems such as epilepsy or seizures.


• If you have nerve problems.


• If you have kidney problems.


• If you have liver problems.


• If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or other history of joint problems.


• If you have the disease Myasthenia Gravis. I


• If you have diabetes.


• If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or breast-feeding.


• This medicine may severely affect your tendons, joints and nerves system.


• The risk of getting tendon problems is higher if you are over 60 years of age, are taking Corticosteroids, or have had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant.


• The risk of having joint problems is higher in children under the age of 18 years. 


• Possible side effects


• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; blisters; Itching; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; or Swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.


• Stop using this product and contact your doctor if you develop tendon problems such as pain and Swelling.

Serious side effects:

• Tendon rupture or swelling.


• Peripheral neuropathy (changes in sensation, risk of permanent damage).


• Central nervous system problems (dizziness, seizures…).


• Liver toxicity.


• Irregular heart rhythm known as “QT prolongation”.


• Worsening of Myasthenia Gravis.


• Muscle and joint problems in children.

Other medicines and Ciprofloxacin:

• Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.


• This medicine interacts with a lot of medications.


• Do not take Ciprofloxacin with Tizanidine, your blood pressure may get too low and you may get sleepy.

How to take Ciprofloxacin:

• Take exactly as indicated by your doctor.


• Take this drug at the same time of day.


• Swallow the tablet whole. Do not split, crush or chew.


• Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine.


• Do not take this medicine with dairy products, like milk or yogurt, or calcium-rich juices.


• For adults, the usual dosing range is 250 – 750 mg every 12 hours.


• For children the dosing is usually done according to the child’s body weight in mg/kg/dose.


• It is usually between 10-20 mg/kg/dose every 12 hours.

How to store Ciprofloxacin:

• Store at room temperature 68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C).


• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.


• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package.


• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.