Cifran 500 Tablet

Cifran 500 Tablet contains ciprofloxacin 500 mg in each tablet. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Doctors may prescribe Cifran 500 Tablet for infections involving the urinary tract, lungs, skin, abdomen, or other areas when the bacteria are likely to respond to ciprofloxacin.

How it works: Ciprofloxacin works by blocking enzymes bacteria need to copy their DNA and survive. In tablet form, Cifran 500 Tablet is absorbed through the stomach and intestines so it can reach infections elsewhere in the body.

Cifran 500 Tablet is a higher-strength tablet compared with Cifran 250 Tablet, so it is generally chosen when a doctor wants a larger ciprofloxacin dose per tablet. This can be helpful for adults who need a stronger prescribed regimen, while Cifran Eye Drop is a different form used for infections of the eye rather than whole-body infections.

• Urinary tract infections
• Kidney infections
• Certain respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Gastrointestinal bacterial infections
• Some complicated bacterial infections

• Swallow Cifran 500 Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed by your doctor.
• You may take it with or without food, but do not take it together with dairy alone.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, calcium, or multivitamins.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose.

Each Cifran 500 Tablet provides ciprofloxacin 500 mg, which is a higher tablet strength than 250 mg. Depending on the infection, it may be taken once or twice daily, but the exact schedule and maximum daily dose are set by the prescriber based on the infection type, kidney function, and your response.

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
• Unusual taste or mild sleep changes

• Cifran 500 Tablet is a higher-strength fluoroquinolone and should be used only when a clinician has decided it is appropriate for your infection.
• It can increase sun sensitivity, so limit intense sun exposure and use protection outdoors.
• Do not take it with antacids or supplements containing calcium, magnesium, aluminum, iron, or zinc at the same time.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of tendon problems, myasthenia gravis, seizures, kidney disease, or heart rhythm problems.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Cifran 500 Tablet affects you.
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness or stomach upset in some people.
• Do not use it for a viral illness; antibiotics only treat bacterial infections.

• Antacids and mineral supplements containing iron, zinc, magnesium, or calcium
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Theophylline
• Tizanidine
• Certain medicines that can affect heart rhythm, such as some antiarrhythmics

Store Cifran 500 Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.