Ciproxin 500mg Tablets

The active ingredient in Ciproxin 500mg Tablets is Ciprofloxacin 500mg, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. This tablet is made by Bayer Pharma (PVT.) Ltd and is prescribed for urinary tract infections, prostate infections, typhoid fever, infectious diarrhoea, bone and joint infections, and eye and ear infections. This pack contains 10 tablets.

What is Ciproxin 500mg Tablets used for?

Ciproxin 500mg Tablets is a strong antibiotic prescribed for urinary tract and prostate infections, typhoid fever, infectious diarrhoea, bone and joint infections, and certain eye and ear infections. Doctors usually save it for infections where other antibiotics are less suitable.

How does Ciproxin 500mg Tablets work?

Ciprofloxacin stops bacteria from copying and repairing their DNA. Unable to multiply, the bacteria die off and the infection clears. It works against a wide range of germs but not against viruses.

Side effects of Ciproxin 500mg Tablets

Many people take Ciproxin 500mg Tablets without any trouble. When side effects do occur they are usually mild, and may include:

• Nausea or diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Headache or dizziness
• Trouble sleeping
• Rash

Stop and call your doctor if you have pain, swelling or a snapping feeling in a tendon (especially the heel), numbness or tingling, severe diarrhoea, or sudden mood changes. Tendon injury is a known risk with this group of antibiotics.

Before you take Ciproxin 500mg Tablets

• Drink plenty of water and avoid exercising hard while on treatment, to protect your tendons.
• Do not take it within two hours of antacids, iron, calcium or zinc, which block its absorption.
• It can make skin more sensitive to sun, so cover up outdoors.
• Tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, tendon problems, myasthenia gravis or kidney disease.
• It is generally avoided in pregnancy and in children unless a doctor decides the benefit is clear.

How to store Ciproxin 500mg Tablets

Keep it in its original pack in a cool, dry place below 30°C, away from sunlight and moisture. Always keep medicines where children cannot reach them.

Order Ciproxin 500mg Tablets online from Sargodha

SargodhaBazar.pk is an online pharmacy and grocery store based in Sargodha. You can order Ciproxin 500mg Tablets here and have it delivered the same day in Sargodha, or within 2 to 3 working days anywhere in Pakistan. To compare other brands by price and pack size, see all Ciprofloxacin medicines. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as your doctor has advised.

Substitutes for Ciproxin 500mg Tablets

If you cannot find Ciproxin 500mg Tablets, these brands carry the same salt (Ciprofloxacin 500mg) in the same form. Prices are per pack and pack sizes can differ, so compare them before you order, and ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

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Ciproxin 500mg Tablets: common questions

This page gives general information only and is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Follow the dose that was prescribed for you and read the leaflet in the pack.