Pharmaciprofoxacin Tablet 250 mg (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dose

Typically, for adults, ciprofloxacin is orally administered as a single dose of 250 to 500 mg, twice daily between meals. In cases of severe complicated infections, the dose may be increased to 750 mg, twice daily. For acute infections, treatment usually lasts 5 to 10 days, and it should be administered for at least 3 additional days after symptoms have disappeared. In patients with renal impairment, dosage should be adjusted according to creatinine clearance. - Greater than 50 mL/min: standard dose

This medication can cause serious side effects such as tendinitis or tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and central nervous system abnormalities, so caution is necessary. Particularly, it should not be administered to patients with severe myasthenia gravis, as symptoms may worsen. This medication is recommended to be used only for limited indications such as acute bacterial rhinosinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, simple urinary tract infections, and acute otitis media. Elderly patients, those with impaired renal function, patients with epilepsy, and patients with severe myasthenia gravis should use this medication more cautiously. Additionally, it should not be administered to pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, or adolescents under 18 years of age. This medication can interact with other drugs, so patients must consult their doctor or pharmacist, especially when taking it with tizanidine, ketoprofen, theophylline, warfarin, or diabetes medications. This medication may cause photosensitivity reactions, so one should avoid strong sunlight or artificial ultraviolet exposure, and should discontinue use immediately if any unusual symptoms appear. If pain, inflammation, or signs of tendon rupture occur during administration, stop using this medication immediately and consult a specialist. This medication may affect the central nervous system, resulting in serious neurological side effects such as dizziness, seizures, psychotic symptoms, and suicidal thoughts, and care should be taken. Blood sugar disturbances may occur, so diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar levels carefully. Overdose may cause kidney damage, requiring emergency treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place avoiding direct sunlight and ultraviolet light, and do not transfer to another container. This medication should be used cautiously, considering the therapeutic benefits and risks thoroughly.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, abnormal breathing accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and very severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination volume abnormalities,

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• sleep disorders
• taste disorders
• insomnia
• sensory disturbances
• loss of taste
• tremor
• lightheadedness
• confusion

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is best to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help keep the medication effective for a long period.

Appearance

It is a white, round film-coated tablet. (For export: It is a yellow, rectangular film-coated tablet.)

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle