CIPLOX 250MG contains Ciprofloxacin which belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolones. It is used to treat infections of the skin, sinuses, bone, lung, ear, abdomen, kidney, prostate, and bladder (bacterial infections). It may also used in the management of patients with low white blood cell counts (neutropenia) who have a fever that is suspected to be due to a bacterial infection. Take the medicine according to the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Ciprofloxacin is a broad spectrum antibiotic which inhibits DNA gyrase and the synthesis of bacterial DNA and acts as bactericidal, notably against gram-negative bacteria.
Always take CIPLOX 250MG exactly as directed by your doctor. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have or had any kidney, liver or heart impairment, allergies, epilepsy or joint problems. Tell your doctor if you are taking any medications. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers consult your doctor before taking the medicine. It is not suitable for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age. It may also be used to treat other specific severe infections in children and adolescents if your doctor considers it necessary. The common side effects are nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting and skin rash. Do not eat or drink any dairy products (such as milk or yoghurt) or drinks with added calcium as well as food containing caffeine.
Ciplox 250 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
Inform your doctor before taking this medicine, if you have or had,
It is not addictive or habit forming if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Yes, it may cause diarrhoea in some individuals, consult your doctor immediately if this persists for a long time.
No, do not stop the medicine and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better.