Ciprofloxacin 250 mg Tablet (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Take 250 to 500 mg orally twice daily between meals. For severe complex infections, the dosage may be increased to 750 mg twice daily. In cases of acute infections, treatment usually lasts 5 to 10 days, and it should be administered for at least 3 more days after symptoms have disappeared. For patients with renal impairment, dosage adjustments are made based on creatinine clearance. Patients undergoing hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis should take 250 to 500 mg once daily after dialysis.

This medication may cause serious side effects such as tendonitis, tendon rupture, and peripheral neuropathy; discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor if such symptoms occur. Patients with myasthenia gravis should not use this medication, as it may worsen symptoms. This medication is only used for specific infections and should be administered only when no other therapies are available. Elderly patients, patients with decreased renal function, and those with a history of seizures should use this medication cautiously and consult a doctor before use. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children and adolescents under 18 years should not take this medication. This medication may interact with other drugs, so inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, especially if combined with tizanidine or ketoprofen. During treatment, avoid excessive exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays; if you experience photosensitivity reactions such as skin rash or itching, discontinue the medication immediately. This medication may affect the nervous system, causing symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, and seizures; use caution when driving or operating machinery. It may affect blood sugar control, so diabetic patients should check their blood sugar levels frequently and seek immediate treatment if symptoms of hypoglycemia occur. Overdose may cause kidney damage, so adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage and keep it out of reach of children while avoiding direct sunlight during storage.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blistering, peeling skin, pain in the oral or ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues.

Mild side effects

Tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects, exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, fungal superinfections, blood and lymphatic system abnormalities (eosinophilia, thrombophlebitis, leukopenia, anemia, etc.), syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, allergic reactions, allergic edema/angioedema, decreased appetite, increased alkaline phosphatase in blood, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, psychomotor agitation/anxiety, confusion, disorientation, emotional instability.

Store this medication at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, and it is important to keep it in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's efficacy and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White to yellowish round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle