Ciproxin (Ciprofloxacin) 500mg

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Ciproxin (Ciprofloxacin) 500mg

tablets are used for the treatment of infections of the lungs, skin, bones, joints, kidneys, bladder, prostate and bowel. Ciproxin is also used to treat inhalational anthrax (an infection caused by breathing in the spores of bacteria).

 

tablets contain the active ingredient, ciprofloxacin, which is an antibiotic belonging to a group of medicines called quinolones. These antibiotics work by killing the bacteria that are causing your infection.

will not work against infections caused by viruses such as colds or the flu.

Ciproxin (Ciprofloxacin) 500mg

Ciproxin tablets come in several different strengths:https://www.familyfarepharmacy.net/

• Ciproxin 250 contains 250 mg of the active ingredient ciprofloxacin (as hydrochloride);
• Ciproxin 500 contains 500 mg of the active ingredient ciprofloxacin (as hydrochloride);
• Ciproxin 750 contains 750 mg of the active ingredient ciprofloxacin (as hydrochloride).

It also contains the inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, hypromellose, macrogol 4000, maize starch, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, titanium dioxide (CI 778991).

Taking other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you get without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.

 

Some medicines may be affected by Ciproxin. These include:

• Medicines used to treat arrhythmias (fast or irregular heartbeats);
• Theophylline, a medicine used to treat asthma;
• Oral anticoagulants, warfarin and its derivatives, medicines used to stop blood clots;
• Phenytoin, a medicine used to treat epilepsy;
• Oral antidiabetic agents;
• Didanosine, a medicine used to treat viral infections;
• Cyclosporin, a medicine used to suppress the immune system;
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), medicines used to treat pain, arthritis and other inflammatory conditions;
• Methotrexate, a medicine used to treat certain types of cancers, severe psoriasis or severe rheumatoid arthritis;
• Duloxetine, a medicine used to treat depression, anxiety, and nerve pain in people with diabetes;
• Clozapine, a medicine used to treat schizophrenia;
• Ropinirole, a medicine used to treat Parkinson’s disease or restless legs syndrome;
• The local anaesthetic lidocaine, a medicine used to numb pain or cause loss of sensation;
• Oxpentifylline, a medicine used to treat circulation disorders;
• Sildenafil, a medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction;