Cifran OD 500 mg Tablet

Cifran OD 500 mg Tablet is an oral antibiotic that contains 500 mg of ciprofloxacin in each tablet. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. The Cifran OD 500 mg Tablet strength is typically selected when a doctor wants a higher ciprofloxacin dose than lower-strength tablets can provide, based on the infection being treated and the patient's medical history.

How it works: Ciprofloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes that bacteria need to copy their DNA and survive. In tablet form, Cifran OD 500 mg Tablet delivers the medicine by mouth so it can be absorbed into the body and reach the infection site.

Cifran OD 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength ciprofloxacin tablet, so it is not meant for self-selection or routine use without medical advice. Compared with lower-strength ciprofloxacin tablets, this 500 mg tablet may reduce the number of tablets needed per dose and may be chosen when a prescriber wants a stronger ciprofloxacin dose for an infection that warrants it.

• Certain urinary tract infections
• Some stomach and intestinal bacterial infections
• Certain respiratory tract bacterial infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Some bacterial infections of the bones or joints

• Swallow the Cifran OD 500 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not crush, split, or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is safe for your specific product.
• Take doses at the same time each day if your prescription is once daily, or at evenly spaced times if prescribed more than once daily.
• You may take it with or without food, but avoid taking it at the same time as dairy-only meals or mineral supplements.
• Do not take antacids, iron, zinc, calcium, or sucralfate close to the dose; separate them as directed by your prescriber or pharmacist.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.

Each Cifran OD 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of ciprofloxacin. Depending on the infection, ciprofloxacin may be taken once or twice daily, but the exact schedule and maximum daily dose must be set by the doctor based on the infection, kidney function, and other medicines.

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
• Vomiting
• Trouble sleeping

• Cifran OD 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength ciprofloxacin tablet and should be used only when a clinician has determined that this dose is appropriate.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of tendon problems, myasthenia gravis, epilepsy, or kidney disease.
• Avoid taking it with antacids or supplements containing calcium, magnesium, aluminum, iron, or zinc at the same time because they can block absorption.
• Use extra caution if you are older, have a heart rhythm problem, or take medicines that can affect the QT interval.
• This medicine can make you more sensitive to sunlight, so limit intense sun exposure and use protective clothing or sunscreen.
• It may cause dizziness, so be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol does not directly cancel ciprofloxacin, but heavy drinking can worsen stomach upset, dizziness, or dehydration.

• Antacids, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, or sucralfate
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Theophylline
• Tizanidine
• QT-prolonging medicines such as certain antiarrhythmics or antipsychotics

Store Cifran OD 500 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip, away from moisture and excessive heat.