Ciprofloxacin 250 mg Tablets (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dose

Typically for adults, 250 to 500 mg of ciprofloxacin is administered orally twice daily between meals. For severe complicated infections, the dose may be increased to 750 mg twice a day. For acute infections, treatment usually lasts for 5 to 10 days, continuing for at least 3 days after symptoms have disappeared. In patients with renal impairment, the dosage should be adjusted according to creatinine clearance: 1) > 50 mL/min: standard dose.

This medication can cause serious side effects such as tendonitis or tendon rupture, and if such symptoms occur, you should discontinue use immediately and consult with a healthcare professional. Patients with myasthenia gravis should not use this medication as it may worsen their symptoms. This medication is meant to be used for specific infections and should only be administered when no other treatment options are available. Concurrent use with corticosteroids increases the risk of tendon rupture, so do not use them together. This medication can affect the nervous system, leading to seizures, confusion, and symptoms of depression, so caution is advised. It is not to be given to pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, children, and adolescents. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to this medication or those with kidney function severely impaired should be careful when using this medication. It may interact with other medications, so inform your healthcare provider of any other drugs you are taking. While taking this medication, avoid excessive sun exposure, and if you experience rash or itching, consult your doctor immediately. Blood sugar levels may become unstable, so diabetic patients should manage their blood sugar closely. If symptoms such as diarrhea or abdominal pain occur while taking the medication, it may indicate a serious condition like pseudomembranous colitis, so inform your doctor immediately. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery, especially if taken with alcohol, as it may be dangerous. Overdose poses a risk of kidney damage, so prescribed dosages should be strictly followed and kept out of children's reach.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, wheezing or difficulty in breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• sleep disturbances
• taste disorders
• insomnia
• sensory disturbances
• loss of taste
• tremors
• drowsiness
• coordination disorders

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. Moreover, it should be kept at room temperature, away from extreme heat or cold.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle