Ciprogen Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ciprofloxacin

Indications/Uses

Listed in Dosage.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Acute gonorrhea 1 tab as single dose. GIT & resp tract infections 2 tab bid. Skin & soft tissue, bone & joint infections 2-3 tab bid. UTI 1-2 tab bid.

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 to ciprofloxacin or other quinolones. Pregnancy, lactation. Childn & juveniles.

Special Precautions

Epilepsy, CNS damage.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances; dizziness, headache, tiredness; skin reactions.

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Drug Interactions

Absorption reduced by antacids. May increase theophylline plasma levels. May potentiate effects of oral anticoagulants, phenytoin.

MIMS Class

Quinolones

ATC Classification

J01MA02 - ciprofloxacin ; Belongs to the class of fluoroquinolones. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Ciprogen tab 250 mg

Packing/Price

(foil) 10 × 10's

Ciprogen

ciprofloxacin

Manufacturer:

General Drugs House

Distributor:

General Drugs House