Cipcoz SR 1000 mg Tablet

Cipcoz SR 1000 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic that contains 1000 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 flu. Cipcoz SR 1000 mg Tablet is meant for infections where a doctor decides a high-strength oral ciprofloxacin tablet is appropriate. Because it is a sustained-release tablet, it is designed to release the medicine over time after swallowing.

How it works: Ciprofloxacin works by stopping bacteria from making the DNA they need to grow and multiply. In this tablet form, the medicine is swallowed and then released gradually to help maintain antibiotic levels in the body over time.

Cipcoz SR 1000 mg Tablet is a higher-strength ciprofloxacin tablet, so it is not the same as a lower-dose starting option. A doctor may choose this strength when a patient needs a larger ciprofloxacin dose in a tablet that can provide extended release, or when a specific infection and treatment plan call for it. This strength should only be used exactly as prescribed, because the 1000 mg dose is more than the amount found in lower-strength tablets.

• Urinary tract infections
• Certain kidney or bladder infections
• Some gastrointestinal bacterial infections
• Some respiratory bacterial infections
• Other bacterial infections when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow the Cipcoz SR 1000 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor tells you to take it once daily.
• You may take it with or without food, but food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not take it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, calcium, or sucralfate; separate the doses as directed by your pharmacist or prescriber.
• Drink enough fluids unless your doctor has told you to restrict fluids.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.

Each Cipcoz SR 1000 mg Tablet provides 1000 mg of ciprofloxacin per tablet. How often it is taken depends on the infection, kidney function, and your prescriber’s instructions; for many adults, a once-daily schedule may be used with this sustained-release strength, but the exact regimen must be individualized. Do not take more than your doctor prescribes, because the maximum daily dose depends on the condition being treated and your overall health.

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
• Bloating or indigestion
• Trouble sleeping

• This is a higher-strength ciprofloxacin tablet and should only be used when a clinician has specifically chosen it for you.
• Do not use it for viral infections such as colds or the flu.
• Ciprofloxacin can increase the risk of tendon injury, especially in older adults and people using corticosteroids.
• It may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, so be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart rhythm problems, seizures, kidney disease, or myasthenia gravis.
• Avoid taking it with dairy-only meals or calcium-fortified drinks by themselves if your pharmacist has warned you about absorption issues.
• Limit alcohol if it worsens stomach upset, dizziness, or sleep problems.

• Antacids, iron, zinc, calcium, and magnesium supplements
• Sucralfate
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Steroid medicines such as prednisone
• Certain heart rhythm medicines that can affect the QT interval

Store Cipcoz SR 1000 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from moisture and excess heat.