About Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
monohydrate 291 mg eq. to
250mg Ciprofloxacin base
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Used for
- Treats certain bacterial infections, including urinary, respiratory, skin, and gastrointestinal infections.
- Does not treat viral infections such as colds or flu.
Usual adult dose
Commonly 250–750 mg by mouth every 12 hours; dose and duration depend on infection and kidney function.
Usual dose in children
Selected serious infections: commonly 10–20 mg/kg by mouth every 12 hours, maximum 750 mg per dose; specialist-directed.
Common side effects
- Nausea, diarrhea, or stomach discomfort
- Headache or dizziness
- Tendon inflammation or rupture
- Nerve symptoms such as tingling or numbness
Important warnings
- Can rarely cause disabling tendon, nerve, muscle, or nervous-system effects.
- Seek urgent care for severe allergic reaction, tendon pain, or sudden weakness.
- Use only for susceptible bacterial infections; resistance can make treatment ineffective.
- May worsen myasthenia gravis and can affect heart rhythm or blood sugar.
Pregnancy
Generally avoided when safer suitable antibiotics are available; use depends on infection and clinical assessment.
Breastfeeding
Usually compatible with monitoring for infant diarrhea or thrush; clinical assessment may be needed.
Interactions
- Antacids and supplements containing iron, calcium, magnesium, or zinc reduce absorption; separate doses.
- Tizanidine is contraindicated; ciprofloxacin can greatly increase its effects.
- Warfarin effects may increase; monitoring may be needed.
- Theophylline levels may rise, increasing toxicity risk.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.