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CF Tablet 250mg (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride)

CF Tablet 250mg (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Hydrate›291mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
삼천당제약(주)
Appearance
White to off-white round coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 199900995 · Notified 1999.03.15 · Insurance code 651201180

Summary

Main use
Improvement of respiratory infections and urinary tract infections
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
For normal adults, take ciprofloxacin at a dose of 250-500 mg orally twice a day between meals. In cases of severe complicated infections, the dose can be increased to 750 mg twice a day. For acute infections, treatment usually lasts for 5 to 10 days, and it should be taken for at least 3 more days after symptoms resolve. For patients with renal impairment, adjust the dosage according to the creatinine clearance rate. For those undergoing hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis

Ingredients

Manufacturer
삼천당제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of respiratory infections and urinary tract infections

  • Acute bronchitis
  • respiratory infections
  • community-acquired pneumonia
  • pharyngitis
  • tonsillitis
  • laryngitis
  • otitis externa
  • chronic granular otitis media
  • chronic otitis media
  • bacterial prostatitis
  • acute simple cystitis
  • acute pyelonephritis
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This drug is effective against various bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Shigella, and Salmonella, and is used to treat respiratory infections except for acute bronchitis and community-acquired pneumonia. It is also effective for infections of the ear, nose, and throat, acute simple cystitis, pyelonephritis, and complicated urinary tract infections. It can be used for various infections including gonococcal cervicitis and urethritis, gastrointestinal infections, cholangitis, skin and soft tissue infections, and osteoarticular infections. It is also used for gynecological infections, peritonitis, piloid cysts, and tonsillitis. However, due to the nature of fluoroquinolones, it is recommended to be used with caution only when no other treatment options are available for certain infections. Therefore, this drug improves the treatment of multiple bacterial infections.

How to take

Adult dose

For normal adults, take ciprofloxacin at a dose of 250-500 mg orally twice a day between meals. In cases of severe complicated infections, the dose can be increased to 750 mg twice a day. For acute infections, treatment usually lasts for 5 to 10 days, and it should be taken for at least 3 more days after symptoms resolve. For patients with renal impairment, adjust the dosage according to the creatinine clearance rate. For those undergoing hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis

Precautions

This drug may cause serious side effects such as tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and central nervous system abnormalities, so if symptoms appear, immediately stop taking it and consult a doctor. Patients with myasthenia gravis may worsen their symptoms with this drug, so they should not be administered. This drug is used exclusively for certain bacterial infections and is only recommended when there are no other treatment options. Elderly patients, patients with poor renal function, and patients taking corticosteroids are at increased risk of tendon rupture and should be cautious. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, children under 18, and patients with epilepsy should not take this drug. This drug may increase the risk of seizures, so patients with a history of seizures should use it cautiously. If diarrhea, skin rash, visual disturbances, muscle pain, or symptoms of heart problems appear during the medication, immediately inform healthcare personnel. This drug has numerous drug interactions, so patients must inform their doctor or pharmacist about any other medications being taken, especially when co-administering antihyperglycemics, anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, and steroids. During treatment, avoid strong sunlight or UV exposure and be cautious when driving or operating machinery. Overdose can lead to renal function deterioration, so the prescribed dosage and administration should be strictly followed. This drug has not been established as safe for children and adolescents in the growth phase, so it is not used. Store this drug in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It should be kept out of the reach of children.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Tendonitis and tendon rupture, exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects, anaphylactic reactions, anaphylactic shock, serum sickness-like reactions, bone marrow suppression, liver necrosis, liver failure, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice, jaundice, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, seizures, status epilepticus, psychosis, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, self-harm behavior, Torsades de Pointes, acute

Mild side effects

  • Psychomotor agitation/anxiety
  • confusion
  • disorientation
  • emotional instability
  • abnormal dreams
  • depression
  • hallucinations
  • psychotic reactions
  • toxic psychosis
  • headache
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  • dizziness
  • sleep disorders
  • taste disorders
  • insomnia
  • sensory disturbances
  • sensory loss
  • loss of taste
  • tremors
  • drowsiness
  • migraine
  • coordination disorders
  • olfactory disorders
  • anosmia
  • hypersensitivity
  • increased intracranial pressure
  • coordination disorders
  • visual disturbances
  • color vision disturbances
  • double vision
  • tinnitus
  • hearing loss
  • transient hearing loss
  • auditory disturbances.

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's efficacy for a longer time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White to off-white round coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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