About ciprofloxacine hydrochloride
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Used for
- Treats certain bacterial infections, including urinary, chest, skin, and gastrointestinal infections.
- Does not treat viral infections such as colds or flu.
Usual adult dose
Usually 250–750 mg by mouth every 12 hours, depending on infection and kidney function.
Usual dose in children
Children are treated only for selected serious infections; specialist dosing is weight-based, commonly 10–20 mg/kg every 12 hours.
Common side effects
- Nausea or diarrhoea
- Headache or dizziness
- Tendon pain or inflammation
- Rarely, nerve problems or severe mood changes
Important warnings
- Can rarely cause tendon rupture, nerve damage, or serious mental health effects.
- Avoid taking with dairy products alone or mineral supplements; separate these from doses.
- Use caution with heart rhythm problems, seizures, kidney disease, or myasthenia gravis.
- Seek urgent care for tendon pain, severe allergic reaction, or persistent severe diarrhoea.
Pregnancy
Generally avoided in pregnancy unless a clinician considers it necessary.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts enter breast milk; use only when a clinician considers it appropriate.
Interactions
- Tizanidine is contraindicated with ciprofloxacin.
- Antacids, iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc can reduce absorption.
- Warfarin effects and bleeding risk may increase.
- May interact with medicines affecting heart rhythm or seizure threshold.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.