What is Ciprofloxacin Tablet Used For?
Ciprofloxacin tablet is a high-strength antibacterial used in the treatment of a wide range of infections like urinary tract infections, skin, GlT, and bone infections. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.
Ciprofloxacin Tablet Ingredients
- Active Ingredient: Ciprofloxacin.
- Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, maize starch, magnesium stearate, talc, colloidal anhydrous silica, sodium starch glycolate (type A), hypromellose, macrogol 400, and titanium dioxide (E171).
How Does Ciprofloxacin Tablet Work?
Ciprofloxacin tablet works by killing certain types of bacteria by disrupting their ability to create and repair their DNA.
Ciprofloxacin Tablet Dosage
- Adults: Take 250mg to 500mg 2 times a day, taken every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days.
- Children: Their dose is based on body weight and must be determined.
What are the side effects of Ciprofloxacin Tablet?
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Redness or discomfort in the eye
- Bad taste in the mouth
- Tiny white dots on the exterior of your eye
How long does it take for Ciprofloxacin 500mg to work?
While Ciprofloxacin begins to take effect within a few hours of ingestion, it might take 2 to 3 days before you observe an alleviation of your symptoms. For some infections, such as osteomyelitis (a bone infection), it may take up to a week before you notice any improvement.
What should you avoid when taking Ciprofloxacin 500mg?
Do not take the Ciprofloxacin tablets with dairy products (such as milk, cheese, and yogurt) or drinks with added calcium (such as some dairy-free milk) as they stop Ciprofloxacin from entering the body from the stomach. Leave a gap of at least 2 hours between taking a Ciprofloxacin tablet and having this type of food and drink.
Where can you buy Ciprofloxacin Tablets in Nigeria?
Buy a Ciprofloxacin tablet online at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.
