Froxco Tablet (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Generally, for adults, Ciprofloxacin is orally administered as 250 to 500 mg once, twice a day between meals. In cases of severe complex infections, the dose may be increased to 750 mg once, twice a day. For acute infections, treatment usually lasts 5 to 10 days, and should continue for at least 3 days after symptoms have disappeared. In patients with kidney impairment, dosage adjustments are required based on creatinine clearance. Adjust as necessary based on symptoms.

This medication may cause severe side effects such as tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and central nervous system adverse reactions. Particularly, patients with myasthenia gravis should not use this medication as symptoms may worsen. If tendon pain or inflammation or nerve abnormality symptoms occur, stop using this medication immediately and consult a physician. This medication should only be used for specific infections and is recommended only when other treatment options are unavailable. Co-administration with corticosteroids should be avoided as it increases the risk of tendon rupture. It should not be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 18 years of age, patients with a history of hypersensitivity to this medication, patients with severe kidney impairment or history of seizures, elderly patients, and patients with myasthenia gravis should use it cautiously and must consult a physician before use. While taking this medication, immediately inform health personnel if symptoms such as seizures, mental changes, severe diarrhea, skin rash, visual disturbances, etc., occur. Additionally, this medication may interact with several drugs, so inform health personnel if taking any other medications. During the use of this medication, avoid strong sunlight or artificial UV exposure, and if any abnormal symptoms occur, stop taking it immediately. Diabetics requiring blood sugar control should carefully monitor blood sugar changes and receive immediate treatment if hypoglycemic symptoms occur. Elderly patients may have increased blood levels of this medication due to decreased kidney function, so dose adjustments and careful monitoring are necessary. In the case of overdose, kidney function must be closely monitored and necessary emergency measures should be taken. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, difficulty or trouble breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), a general feeling of weakness, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination problems

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• sleep disorders
• taste disorders
• insomnia
• sensory disturbances
• tremor
• drowsiness
• migraine
• coordination disorders

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature, avoiding locations that are too hot or too cold.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle