Simflox-500

Simflox-500

ciprofloxacin

Manufacturer:

Simex
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Ciprofloxacin
Indications/Uses
UTI, bacterial diarrhea, typhoid & paratyphoid fever, gonorrhoea, lower resp tract infection, aspiration pneumonia, skin & soft tissue infections, bone & joint infections.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Mild or moderate UTI 250 mg twice daily. Severe UTI, mild or moderate resp tract infections, bacterial diarrhea, chancroid, typhoid or paratyphoid fever 500 mg twice daily. Acute uncomplicated gonorrhoea 250-500 mg daily as a single dose.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to minimise GI discomfort. Do not take w/ antacids, Fe or dairy products.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn & adolescents <18 yr.
Special Precautions
Impaired kidney function. Pregnancy.
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, anorexia, dizziness, headache, fatigue, visual disturbances, insomnia, skin rash, transient increase of LFT especially in patients w/ a history of liver diseases.
Drug Interactions
Al & Mg hydroxide-containing antacids or sucralfate, theophylline.
MIMS Class
Quinolones
ATC Classification
J01MA02 - ciprofloxacin ; Belongs to the class of fluoroquinolones. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Simflox-500 FC caplet 500 mg
Packing/Price
5 × 6's (Rp345,000/boks)
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