Ciproxin Tablet 100mg

Price of Ciproxin Tablet 100mg

The price of Ciproxin Tablet 100mg in Pakistan is Rs. 72

Ciproxin Tablet Uses

Ciproxin is composed of Ciprofloxacin which is a type of antibiotic that belongs to the quinolone group of antibiotics, aimed at treating bacterial infections. Ciprofloxacin works by stopping the proliferation of the bacteria in the body. Since Ciprofloxacin only targets bacteria, it is not effective against other pathogens like viruses, etc. Ciproxin is recommended for the treatment of severe bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, bone and joint infections, anthrax, etc.

How to use Ciproxin Tablet 100mg?

• Ciproxin can be taken with food or on an empty stomach.
• Patients with gastric issues like ulcers should refrain from taking it on an empty stomach and instead take it with food
• If you experience any stomach pain and nausea, you should report to your doctor
• The tablet should be taken as a whole; do not crush or chew it
• Do not stop taking the medicine at your own will
• For adults, the suggested dosage of ciprofloxacin is 500mg to 1000mg, a day.

Ciproxin Side Effects

The common side effects of Ciproxin are:

• Abdominal pain
• Vomit containing coffee grounds
• Blood in stool
• Constipation
• Black stools
• Acid reflux
• Anemia
• Elevation of liver enzymes
• Diarrhea
• Serum sickness
• Risk of infections
• Crystalluria
• Eye discomfort
• Gastric discomfort
• Lethargy and body pain

Drug Interactions

Ciproxin can interact with the following drugs:

• Probenecid
• Blood thinners like warfarin
• Allopurinol
• Oral birth control pills containing estrogen and progesterone
• Other antibiotics like chloramphenicol, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and macrolides
• Opioid drugs
• Drugs that affect heart rhythms like procainamide, amiodarone, quinidine, sotalol, and dofetilide

Storage Conditions

• Store the medicine at room temperature
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Protect it from sunlight and moisture