Generic Cipro for Treatment of Bacterial Infections

Generic Cipro (Ciplox Tablets) - Product Information

The active ingredient present in Generic Cipro (Ciplox Tablets) is ciprofloxacin hydrochloride. Ciplox Tablets are available in strengths of 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg and 750 mg. Generic Cipro (Ciplox Tablets) are used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria.

Uses of Generic Cipro (Ciplox Tablets)

Generic Cipro (Ciplox Tablets) - Dosage

Ciplox Tablets (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride) Dosage Ciplox tablets should be swallowed whole with adequate amount of liquid. Ciplox tablets can be taken with or without regard to meals. Fluids should be taken liberally. Antacids should not be taken concomitantly or within two hours of dosing. The adult dosage for various indications is given below: Respiratory tract, bone and joint infections:
Mild/moderate 500 mg twice daily/or 1000 mg once daily
Severe/complicated 750 mg twice daily
Urinary tract infections:
Acute uncomplicated 500 mg once daily for 3 days
Mild/moderate 250 mg twice daily / 500 mg once daily
Severe/complicated 500 mg twice daily/or 1000 mg once daily
Infectious diarrhoea:
Mild/moderate/severe 500 mg twice daily/or 1000 mg once daily
Gonorrhoea 250 mg single dose
Non-gonococcal urethritis 750 mg twice daily
Chancroid 500 mg twice daily/1000 mg once daily
Other infections 500-750 mg twice daily
Chronic Bacterial prostatitis:
1000 mg once daily for 28 days

Overdose Symptoms and Treatment

In the event of acute overdosage, reversible renal toxicity has been reported in certain cases. The stomach should be emptied by inducing vomiting or by gastric lavage. The patient should be carefully monitored and given supportive treatment, including monitoring of renal function and administration of magnesium, aluminum, or calcium containing antacids which can reduce the absorption of ciprofloxacin. Adeguate hydration must be maintained. Only a small amount of ciprofloxacin (< 10%) is removed from the body after hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.

Side Effects

The common side effects of Generic Cipro are Diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, restlessness and rash

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