Cipcoz 500 mg Tablet

Cipcoz 500 mg Tablet is a prescription 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 colds or flu. Cipcoz 500 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections of the urinary tract, lungs, skin, bones, or other parts of the body when the bacteria are likely to respond to ciprofloxacin.

How it works: Ciprofloxacin works by blocking enzymes that bacteria need to copy their DNA and survive. In tablet form, Cipcoz 500 mg Tablet is swallowed and then absorbed into the body to help fight the bacterial infection from the inside.

Cipcoz 500 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in this brand line compared with Cipcoz 250 mg Tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants a larger dose per tablet or a different dosing schedule. This strength is not a starting dose for everyone; it is meant for patients whose infection and kidney function have been assessed and for whom 500 mg fits the treatment plan.

• Urinary tract infections
• Certain respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Bone and joint infections
• Some gastrointestinal bacterial infections

• Swallow Cipcoz 500 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at evenly spaced times if you are told to take it more than once daily.
• Do not take it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, calcium, or sucralfate; separate doses as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
• You can take it with or without food, but food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better.
• Avoid extra sun or tanning bed exposure if your skin becomes more sensitive while taking this medicine.

Each Cipcoz 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of ciprofloxacin per tablet. Depending on the infection, this strength may be taken once or twice daily, but the exact schedule and total daily amount are decided by the prescriber. Do not exceed the maximum daily dose your doctor gives you, because the correct dose depends on the infection, your age, and kidney function.

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
• Rash or photosensitivity

• Cipcoz 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength ciprofloxacin tablet and should be used only when prescribed for a confirmed or strongly suspected bacterial infection.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of tendon problems, seizures, kidney disease, myasthenia gravis, or heart rhythm problems.
• This medicine can make you more sensitive to sunlight, so use sun protection and avoid prolonged sun exposure.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy, drowsy, or have blurred vision after taking it.
• Tell your clinician about all medicines and supplements, especially minerals and antacids, because they can block absorption of this tablet.
• Use caution with alcohol if it worsens dizziness or stomach upset while you are taking Cipcoz 500 mg Tablet.
• If you have diabetes, monitor blood sugar closely because ciprofloxacin can sometimes affect glucose levels.

• Antacids, iron, zinc, calcium supplements, and sucralfate
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Antiarrhythmic medicines that can affect heart rhythm
• Tizanidine
• Theophylline

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