Pronunciation: SIP roe FLOX a sin
Brand: Cipro, Proquin XR
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with WW927
500 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with WW928
750 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with WW929
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500 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with CR500, LOGO
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250 mg, round, white, imprinted with P, 250
500 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with P, 500
750 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with P, 750
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with CTI 222
250 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with BAYER, CIP 250
100 mg, oval, white, imprinted with R, 125
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750 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with R, 128
750 mg, oval, white, imprinted with APO, CIP750
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with CTI 222
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with C, 95
500 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with C, 94
750 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with C, 93
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with logo, CR 250
500 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with CR 500
100 mg, round, white, imprinted with CIPRO, 100
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with CIPRO, 250
500 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with CIPRO, 500
750 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with CIPRO, 750
500 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with BAYER, C500 QD
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with APO, CIP 250
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with b 814, 250
250 mg, oval, white, imprinted with LOGO 5311, 250
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with G, CF 250
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with APO, CIP500
500 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with b815, 500
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 500, LOGO 5312
500 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with G, CF500
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with RX710
500 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with 93, 0864
500 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with WW928
750 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with b816, 750
750 mg, oval, white, imprinted with Logo 5313, 750
750 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with 93, 0865
Ciprofloxacin can cause serious side effects, including tendon problems, nerve damage, serious mood or behavior changes, or low blood sugar.
Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have: headache, hunger, irritability, numbness, tingling, burning pain, confusion, agitation, paranoia, problems with memory or concentration, thoughts of suicide, or sudden pain or movement problems in any of your joints.
In rare cases, ciprofloxacin may cause damage to your aorta, which could lead to dangerous bleeding or death. Get emergency medical help if you have severe and constant pain in your chest, stomach, or back.
Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone (flor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic, it is used to treat different types of bacterial infections. It is also used to treat people who have been exposed to anthrax or certain types of plague. Ciprofloxacin extended-release is only approved for use in adults.
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious or disabling side effects that may not be reversible. Ciprofloxacin should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic.
Ciprofloxacin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use ciprofloxacin if you are allergic to it, or if:
Ciprofloxacin may cause swelling or tearing of a tendon (the fiber that connects bones to muscles in the body), especially in the Achilles' tendon of the heel. This can happen during treatment or several months after you stop taking ciprofloxacin. Tendon problems may be more likely in children and older adults, or people who use steroid medicine or have had an organ transplant.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while taking ciprofloxacin and for 2 days after your last dose. Ask your doctor about breastfeeding if you take ciprofloxacin for anthrax exposure.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take ciprofloxacin at the same time each day, with or without food.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) for 15 seconds before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). Do not give ciprofloxacin oral suspension through a feeding tube.
Swallow the extended-release tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking ciprofloxacin.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve. Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication. Ciprofloxacin will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
Do not share ciprofloxacin with another person.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the liquid medicine to freeze. Throw away any unused liquid after 14 days.
If you take regular tablets or oral suspension: Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if your next dose is due in less than 6 hours.
If you take extended-release tablets: Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if your next dose is due in less than 8 hours.
Do not take two doses at one time.
Do not take ciprofloxacin with dairy products such as milk or yogurt, or with calcium-fortified juice. You may eat or drink these products with your meals, but do not use them alone when taking ciprofloxacin.
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor before using anti-diarrhea medicine.
Ciprofloxacin could make you sunburn more easily. Avoid sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors. Tell your doctor if you have severe burning, redness, itching, rash, or swelling after being in the sun.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).
Ciprofloxacin can cause serious side effects, including tendon problems, damage to your nerves (which may be permanent), serious mood or behavior changes (after just one dose), or low blood sugar (which can lead to coma).
Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:
In rare cases, ciprofloxacin may cause damage to your aorta, the main blood artery of the body. This could lead to dangerous bleeding or death. Get emergency medical help if you have severe and constant pain in your chest, stomach, or back.
Also, stop using ciprofloxacin and call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Some medicines can make ciprofloxacin much less effective when taken at the same time. If you take any of the following medicines, take your ciprofloxacin dose 2 hours before or 6 hours after you take the other medicine.
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect ciprofloxacin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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