Ciprofloxacin 250 mg Tablets (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dose

Typically for adults, ciprofloxacin 250 to 500 mg is given orally twice a day between meals. In cases of severe mixed infections, the dose may be increased to 750 mg twice a day. For acute infections, treatment usually lasts for 5 to 10 days and should continue for at least another 3 days after symptoms disappear. For patients with kidney disorders, dosage adjustments should be made based on creatinine clearance; even in cases of severe kidney disorders, a single dose of 750 mg may be used for severe infection.

This medication may cause serious side effects such as tendonitis or tendon rupture, so it should be discontinued immediately if such symptoms occur. It is particularly not recommended for patients with myasthenia gravis, as symptoms may worsen. Pregnant or possibly pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, adolescents under 18 years old, patients with epilepsy, and those who have had allergies to this medication should avoid taking it. Caution is also required for the elderly, individuals with impaired kidney function, and those with a history of seizures; consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. This medication interacts with numerous other drugs, so special care must be taken when used with certain analgesics, antidiabetic agents, anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, etc. During treatment, if symptoms like sudden muscle pain, tendon pain, vision changes, mental status changes, seizures, or severe diarrhea occur, inform healthcare professionals immediately. Also, excessive sun exposure should be avoided, and care should be taken to prevent photosensitivity reactions. This medication can put stress on the kidneys and liver, thus regular check-ups and monitoring are necessary. Overdosage may result in kidney damage, so prescribed dosages must be strictly followed. Finally, it is safe to avoid using this medication in children or adolescents.

Serious side effects

Tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects, exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, anaphylactic reactions, anaphylactoid reactions, shock, serum sickness-like reactions, (life-threatening) bone marrow suppression, shock, severe allergic reactions, hepatic impairment, jaundice, hepatic necrosis, severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), interstitial pneumonia, kidney disorders, acute kidney failure.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to store it in a cool room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle