Ciprofloxacin Tablet 250 mg (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dose

For usually healthy adults, ciprofloxacin should be taken orally as a single dose of 250-500 mg, twice daily between meals. In cases of severe complicated infections, the dosage may be increased to 750 mg twice daily. For acute infections, treatment usually lasts for 5-10 days, and even after symptoms disappear, it should be taken for at least 3 more days. In patients with renal impairment, dose adjustment is necessary according to creatinine clearance: - 50 mL/min.

This medication may cause serious side effects such as tendonitis or tendon rupture; thus, it should be discontinued immediately if symptoms occur. In particular, individuals with severe myasthenia gravis should not use this medication, and caution is necessary for those with a medical history. It should not be administered to pregnant or nursing women, individuals under 18 years of age, or those with epilepsy. Additionally, serious side effects may occur when used in combination with certain medications; thus, consultation with a healthcare professional before concomitant use is imperative. Caution is also required when administering it to elderly patients, patients with impaired kidney function, and those with central nervous system disorders. This drug may affect the central nervous system, potentially leading to seizures or psychiatric symptoms, and if such symptoms occur, immediate consultation with healthcare personnel is necessary. Photosensitivity reactions may occur, so it is advised to avoid strong sunlight exposure, and usage should be discontinued if symptoms develop. Diabetic patients with difficulty in blood sugar control should carefully monitor blood sugar changes, and immediate treatment should be sought if hypoglycemic symptoms appear. This medication can interact with various other drugs, and if there are concomitant medications, it is essential to inform healthcare personnel. Overdosage may cause kidney damage, so the dosage must be strictly adhered to, and it should be kept out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects, worsening of severe myasthenia gravis, life-threatening bone marrow suppression, anaphylactic reactions, anaphylactoid shock, serum sickness-like reactions, angioedema, shock, liver dysfunction, jaundice, cholestatic jaundice, liver necrosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (mucocutaneous eruption), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis.

Mild side effects

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

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is best to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle