Cifran 500mg Tablet 10'S

Infection Prescription (Rx) Required

CIPROFLOXACIN 500MG

NPR 67.20

Mfr: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

10 Tablet(s) in a Strip

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What is CIFRAN 500MG?

CIFRAN 500MG contains Ciprofloxacin which belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics
It works by killing bacteria that cause infections

What CIFRAN 500MG is used for?

CIFRAN 500MG is used in adults to treat following bacterial infections:

respiratory tract infections
infection of ear or sinus (long lasting or recurring)
urinary tract infections
infections of genital organs in women
gastro-intestinal tract infections
skin and soft tissue infections
bone and joint infections
to prevent and treat infections in patients with a very low white blood cell count (neutropenia)
anthrax inhalation exposure

It is used in children to treat the following bacterial infections:

lung and bronchial infections
suffering from cystic fibrosis
complicated urinary tract infections, including infections that have reached the kidneys (pyelonephritis)
anthrax inhalation exposure

Talk to your Doctor if you:

are allergic or hypersensitive to Ciprofloxacin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
have ever had kidney problems
suffer from epilepsy or other neurological conditions such as cerebral ischemia or stroke
have a history of tendon problems
have myasthenia gravis (a type of muscle weakness)
have a history of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias)

It is preferable to avoid the use of CIFRAN 500MG during pregnancy
Do not take this medicine during breast feeding because, it is excreted in breast milk and can be harmful for your child
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

Ask your doctor for advice before giving this medicine to your children

CIFRAN 500MG may make you feel less alert. Some neurological adverse events can occur. Do not driving a vehicle or operating machinery while taking this medicine

Tell your doctor if you are taking,

warfarin or other oral anti-coagulants (used to thin the blood)
theophylline (for breathing problems)
phenytoin (used for epilepsy)
probenecid (used for gout)
ropinirole (used for Parkinson's disease)
methotrexate (used for certain types of cancer, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis)
tizanidine (used for muscle spasticity in multiple sclerosis)
clozapine (used as an antipsychotic)
pentoxifylline (used for circulatory disorders)
caffeine
mineral supplements
sucralfate
polymeric phosphate binder (e.g. sevelamer)
medicines or supplements containing calcium, magnesium, aluminum or iron

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
Swallow the medicines with plenty of fluid
Do not chew the medicines
Remember to drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine

If you take more CIFRAN 500MG

If you take more than the prescribed dose, get medical help immediately

If you forget to take CIFRAN 500MG

Take the normal dose as soon as possible and then continue as prescribed. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose and continue as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose

If you stop taking CIFRAN 500MG

Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so

[SERIOUS]

nausea, diarrhoea
joint pains

fungal superinfections
high concentration of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell
loss of appetite (anorexia)
hyperactivity or agitation
headache, dizziness, sleeping problems, or taste disorders
vomiting, abdominal pain, indigestion/heartburn
increased amounts of certain substances in the blood (transaminases and/or bilirubin)
rash, itching, or hives
poor kidney function
pains in your muscles and bones, feeling unwell (asthenia), or fever
increase in blood alkaline phosphatase

inflammation of the bowel (colitis)
changes to the blood count, increased or decreased amounts of a blood clotting factor (thrombocytes)
swelling (edema), or rapid swelling of the skin and mucous membranes (angio-edema)
increased blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
confusion, disorientation, anxiety reactions, depression or hallucinations
pins and needles, unusual sensitivity to stimuli of the senses, decreased skin sensitivity, tremors, seizures, giddiness
eyesight problems
tinnitus, loss of hearing, impaired hearing
rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
expansion of blood vessels (vasodilation), low blood pressure, or fainting
shortness of breath, including asthmatic symptoms
liver disorders, jaundice (cholestatic icterus), or hepatitis
sensitivity to light
muscle pain, inflammation of the joints, increased muscle tone, or cramp
kidney failure, blood or crystals in the urine
urinary tract inflammation
fluid retention or excessive sweating

hemolytic anemia
agranulocytosis
pancytopenia
bone marrow depression
severe allergic reactions (anaphylactic reaction or anaphylactic shock, serum sickness)
migraine, disturbed coordination, unsteady walk (gait disturbance), disorder of sense of smell (olfactory disorders), pressure on the brain (intracranial pressure)
visual color distortions
inflammation of the wall of the blood vessels (vasculitis)
pancreatitis
death of liver cells (liver necrosis)
small, pin-point bleeding under the skin (petechiae)
skin eruptions or rashes (Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis)
muscle weakness, tendon inflammation, tendon rupture (Achilles tendon)
worsening of the symptoms of myasthenia gravis

Additional Information
Storage

[ADDITIONALINFORMATION]

Protect from excess heat and light
Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Store at a room temperature of 15-25°C

Disclaimer

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