Cipro/Ciprofloxacin is used to treat different types of bacterial infections.
Cipro/Ciprofloxacin may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I MISS A DOSE?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
WHAT DRUG(S) MAY INTERACT WITH Cipro/Ciprofloxacin?
WHAT SHOULD I DISCUSS WITH MY DOCTOR BEFORE TAKING Cipro/Ciprofloxacin?
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use Cipro/ciprofloxacin or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
not use Cipro/ciprofloxacin without telling your doctor if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
Before taking Cipro/ciprofloxacin, tell your doctor if you have:
a history of allergic reaction to an antibiotic;
epilepsy or seizures.
kidney disease; or
joint problems;
Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
WHAT SHOULD I AVOID WHILE TAKING Cipro/Ciprofloxacin?
Cipro/Ciprofloxacin can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, sunlamps, or tanning beds. Cipro/Ciprofloxacin make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, and a sunburn may result. Wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen if you must be out in the sun. Call your doctor if you have severe burning, redness, itching, rash, or swelling after being in the sun.
Avoid caffeine while you are taking Cipro/ciprofloxacin, because the medication can make the effects of caffeine stronger.
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I OVERDOSE?
Symptoms of a Cipro/ciprofloxacin overdose may include seizures, urination problems, weakness, or blue lips with pale skin.
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
HOW SHOULD I TAKE Cipro/Ciprofloxacin?
Take each dose with a full glass of water (8 ounces). Drink several extra glasses of fluid each day while you are taking Cipro/ciprofloxacin.
Cipro/Ciprofloxacin may be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time each day.
Do not crush, chew or break the extended-release tablet. Swallow the pill whole. It is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
Store Cipro/ciprofloxacin at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the liquid medicine to freeze.
Take this medication for as many days as it has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cipro/Ciprofloxacin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
Take Cipro/ciprofloxacin exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take it in larger doses or for longer than recommended by your doctor.
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT Cipro/Ciprofloxacin?
Take all of the Cipro/ciprofloxacin that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.
Do not take Cipro/ciprofloxacin with dairy products such as milk or yogurt, or with Phoslo/calcium-fortified juice. You may eat or drink dairy products or Phoslo/calcium-fortified juice with a regular meal, but do not use them alone when taking Cipro/ciprofloxacin. They could make the medication less effective.
Taking Cipro/ciprofloxacin can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Avoid exposure to sunlight, sun lamps, or tanning beds.
Drink several extra glasses of fluid every day while taking Cipro/ciprofloxacin. If you drink dairy products (milk, yogurt) or Phoslo/calcium-fortified juice, drink them with a meal and not when you are taking your Cipro/ciprofloxacin dose.
Certain medicines should be taken at least 2 hours after or 6 hours before you take Cipro/ciprofloxacin.
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF Cipro/Ciprofloxacin?
Stop using Cipro/ciprofloxacin and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Other less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:
joint stiffness or muscle pain; or
dizziness or drowsiness;
nausea, vomiting;
increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight.
sleep problems (insomnia);
blurred vision;
Stop using Cipro/ciprofloxacin and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
chest pain, pounding or fast heartbeats.
seizure (black-out or convulsions);
sudden pain or swelling near your joints (especially in your arm or ankle);
urinating more or less than usual;
numbness, tingling, or unusual pain anywhere in your body; or
nausea, stomach pain, low fever, lost appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
confusion, hallucinations, depression, or thoughts of hurting yourself or others;
diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
