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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Generic Vibramycin Tablets for Treatment of Bacterial Infections and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Generic Vibramycin Tablets – Product Information

Generic Vibramycin tablets (Doxt S tablets) are used for the treatment of nose, ears, lung, skin, bone, stomach and bladder, chest, urethra, womb and rectum infections. Generic Vibramycin may be used in combination with amoebicides, which are used to treat parasites. Doxt S is also used to treat dental infections, sexually-transmitted diseases (STD) such as syphilis or gonorrhoea. It can also be used to treat and prevent malaria as well as anthrax (caused by Bacillus anthracis) and Leptospirosis.
Generic Vibramycin may also be used to treat severe acne. Generic Vibramycin is also effective against Yersinia pestis (the infectious agent of bubonic plague), and is prescribed for the treatment of Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. In fact, because Doxycycline is one of the few medications shown to be effective in treating Rocky Mountain spotted fever, doxycycline is indicated even for use in children for this illness. Otherwise, it is not indicated for use in children under the age of eight years.
The active ingredient present in Generic Vibramycin is Doxycycline Hyclate.
Doxycycline Hyclate is marketed under trade names such as Vibramycin, Monodox, Microdox, Periostat, Vibra-Tabs, Oracea, Doryx, Doxychel, Vibrox, Adoxa, Doxyhexal, Doxylin, Doxoral and Doxy-1 .

Dosage And Administration

Doxt S (Generic Vibramycin) comes as an oral tablet in 100 mg dosage forms.
Recommended Adult dosage of Generic Vibramycin Tablets (Doxycycline)
The usual dose of oral Generic Doxycycline is 200 mg on the first day of treatment (administered 100 mg every 12 hours) followed by a maintenance dose of 100 mg/day. In the management of more severe infections (particularly chronic infections of the urinary tract), 100 mg every 12 hours is recommended.

Side Effects of Generic Vibramycin Tablets

The common possible side effects of Generic Vibramycin are anorexia, nausea, diarrhoea, glossitis, dysphagia, enterocolitis and inflammatory lesions in the anogenital region.

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Doxycycline Tablets for Treatment of Bacterial Infections and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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