Ceflox 250 mg Tablet

Ceflox 250 mg Tablet is an oral antibiotic that contains 250 mg of ciprofloxacin in each tablet. Ciprofloxacin belongs to the fluoroquinolone class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. The Ceflox 250 mg Tablet is prescribed when a doctor determines this tablet strength is appropriate for the infection being treated. It is a prescription-only medicine from Laborate Pharmaceuticals, India, supplied in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Ciprofloxacin in Ceflox 250 mg Tablet works by blocking bacterial enzymes that the germs need to copy and repair their DNA. Without those enzymes, the bacteria cannot grow and spread, which helps the infection clear when the tablet is taken as prescribed.

Ceflox 250 mg Tablet is the lower-strength sibling of Ceflox 500 mg Tablet, which may be chosen when a doctor wants a smaller ciprofloxacin dose per tablet. This 250 mg strength can suit patients who need dose adjustment, step-down treatment, or a regimen built around smaller tablet increments. It is not a faster-acting version; it works the same way as other ciprofloxacin tablets, but the dose per tablet is lower.

• Certain urinary tract infections
• Some respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Gastrointestinal bacterial infections
• Other infections caused by susceptible bacteria

• Swallow the Ceflox 250 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist specifically tells you to.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed, because skipping doses can make the infection harder to treat.
• You may take it with or without food, but taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Do not take the tablet at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, calcium, or sucralfate; separate these as directed by your clinician.
• Keep well hydrated while using ciprofloxacin unless your doctor has told you to limit fluids.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better, unless your prescriber tells you to stop.

Each Ceflox 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of ciprofloxacin. The exact dose and how often it is taken depend on the type and severity of the infection, kidney function, and the prescriber’s plan; some regimens use it twice daily, but your doctor decides the schedule. Do not take more tablets per day than prescribed, because the daily maximum depends on the infection being treated and patient-specific factors.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ciprofloxacin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Taste changes

• Use caution if you have a history of tendon problems, especially if you are older or take corticosteroids.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, heart rhythm problems, seizures, or a history of aneurysm.
• Avoid taking the tablet with antacids or mineral supplements at the same time, because they can block absorption.
• Ciprofloxacin can make some people dizzy or lightheaded, so be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Sun sensitivity can happen, so limit strong sunlight and use protective clothing or sunscreen.
• Inform your clinician if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy.
• Do not use this antibiotic for a viral illness; it only treats bacterial infections.

• Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum
• Iron, zinc, calcium, or multivitamins with minerals
• Sucralfate
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Certain medicines that affect heart rhythm

Store Ceflox 250 mg Tablet in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.