Ciprofloxacin Oral
Generic Name: CIPROFLOXACIN 100 MG TABLET - ORALPronounced: (sip-row-FLOX-ah-sin)
Ciprofloxacin Oral Uses
This medication is used to treat kidney or bladder (urinary tract) infections in females. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
How To Use Ciprofloxacin Oral
Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using ciprofloxacin. If you have any questions regarding the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
This medication may be taken with or without food, usually twice a day in the morning and evening or as directed by your doctor.
The dosage and length of treatment is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
Take this medication 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking any medications or antacids containing magnesium, aluminum, or calcium. Some examples include quinapril, certain forms of didanosine (chewable/dispersible buffered tablets or pediatric oral solution), vitamins/minerals, antacids, dairy products (e.g., milk, yogurt), calcium-enriched juice, and sucralfate. Other products include bismuth subsalicylate, iron, and zinc. They bind with ciprofloxacin, preventing its full absorption. However, this medication may be taken with dairy products or calcium-enriched juice as part of a meal since food will help prevent the drug from binding to calcium.
Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.
Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if you feel better right away. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.
Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
