Cycin Tablet 500mg

Price of Cycin Tablet 500mg

The price of Cycin Tablet 500mg in Pakistan is Rs. 385.9

Cycin Tablet Uses

Cycin tablet 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. Cycin is recommended for the treatment of severe bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, bone and joint infections, anthrax, etc.

How to use Cycin Tablet 500mg?

• Cycin 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.

Cycin Side Effects

The common side effects of Cycin tablet 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

Cycin 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