Ceflox 500 mg Tablet

Ceflox 500 mg Tablet is an antibiotic tablet that contains 500 mg of ciprofloxacin in each tablet. Ciprofloxacin belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or the flu. Doctors may prescribe Ceflox 500 mg Tablet for infections such as urinary tract, respiratory, skin, bone, or gastrointestinal infections when the bacteria are likely to respond to ciprofloxacin.

How it works: Ciprofloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes that bacteria need to copy their DNA and survive. In tablet form, Ceflox 500 mg Tablet lets the medicine absorb into your body and reach the infection site through the bloodstream.

Ceflox 500 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in this brand line, compared with Ceflox 250 mg Tablet. It may be chosen when a doctor wants a larger ciprofloxacin dose per tablet for a diagnosed infection, which can mean fewer tablets per dose than the 250 mg strength. This 500 mg tablet is not meant to be split into a self-adjusted dose unless your prescriber specifically tells you to do so.

• Urinary tract infections
• Kidney or prostate infections
• Certain respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Bone and joint infections
• Some gastrointestinal infections

• Swallow Ceflox 500 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor, at evenly spaced times if more than once daily.
• You may take it with or without food, but avoid taking it at the same time as milk, yogurt, calcium-fortified juice, antacids, or mineral supplements.
• If you need antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, or calcium products, separate them from this tablet by the timing your pharmacist or doctor recommends.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber specifically says it is safe to do so.
• Finish the full course even if you feel better before it is done.

Each Ceflox 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of ciprofloxacin per tablet. The exact dose and how often you take it depend on the infection being treated, your kidney function, and other medical factors; many regimens use 500 mg twice daily, but your doctor may choose a different schedule. Do not take more than prescribed, and do not exceed the maximum daily amount your prescriber sets for you.

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
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Photosensitivity or easier sunburn

• Ceflox 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength ciprofloxacin tablet, so take it only if a clinician has decided this dose is appropriate for your infection.
• Avoid heavy sun exposure or tanning beds, because ciprofloxacin can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.
• Use caution when driving or using machines until you know how this tablet affects you, since dizziness can happen.
• Tell your doctor if you have tendon problems, myasthenia gravis, seizures, kidney disease, or a history of heart rhythm problems.
• Let your prescriber know if you take blood thinners, diabetes medicines, or corticosteroids, because safety concerns are higher with some combinations.
• Alcohol can worsen stomach upset or dizziness in some people.
• This medicine is not for viral infections and should not be shared with others.

• Antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, sucralfate, or multivitamins can reduce absorption of Ceflox 500 mg Tablet.
• Blood thinners such as warfarin may interact and require monitoring.
• Steroids like prednisone can increase the risk of tendon injury.
• Certain diabetes medicines may raise the risk of low or high blood sugar.
• Some heart rhythm medicines can add to QT prolongation risk.

Store Ceflox 500 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.