Nuroxacin Tablets (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dose

Typically for adults, ciprofloxacin is administered as 250 to 500 mg per dose p.o. twice daily between meals. In cases of severe complex infections, the dose may be increased to 750 mg twice daily. For acute infections, treatment usually lasts 5 to 10 days, and an additional minimum of 3 days of treatment should continue after symptoms have resolved. In patients with renal impairment, the dosage should be adjusted according to creatinine clearance; for severe infections, the dose may be increased up to 750 mg per single dose.

This medication can cause serious side effects such as tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and central nervous system abnormalities; if these symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately. Particularly, patients with myasthenia gravis may experience worsening symptoms when taking this medication and should avoid its use. This medication is recommended only for specific infections and should be used only when there are no other treatment options available. Elderly patients, patients with renal impairment, and those taking this medication along with steroids are at higher risk for tendon rupture and should exercise caution. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, children under 18, patients with epilepsy, and those allergic to this medication or similar drugs should not take it. This medication can interact with several other drugs, so specifically avoid concomitant use with medications such as theophylline, tizanidine, and ketoprofen. Additionally, this drug can affect the central nervous system, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery, and it should be avoided with alcohol. Diabetic patients requiring blood sugar control should closely monitor blood sugar changes while taking this medication, and should seek immediate treatment if symptoms of hypoglycemia occur. If symptoms such as rash, itching, breathing difficulties, severe abdominal pain, or vision changes occur while using this medication, consult a medical professional immediately. This medication may increase sensitivity to sunlight, so avoid excessive sun exposure, and if photosensitivity symptoms occur, discontinue use. Overdose may lead to kidney damage, so strictly adhere to the recommended dosage, and if an overdose occurs, seek medical attention immediately. This medication may affect growth in children, so it should not be used in adolescents under 18. Finally, store this medication away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children, and it is advisable to avoid transferring it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by coughing and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• sleep disorders
• taste disorders
• insomnia
• abnormal sensations
• sensory loss
• loss of taste
• tremors
• seizures

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The recommended storage temperature is room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This helps maintain the medication's effectiveness for an extended period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle