Ciprobid 250 Tablet

Ciprobid 250 Tablet is an oral antibiotic tablet that contains ciprofloxacin 250 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. A doctor may prescribe Ciprobid 250 Tablet for infections involving the urinary tract, some respiratory tract infections, skin, bones, or the gastrointestinal tract when ciprofloxacin is appropriate.

How it works: Ciprofloxacin works by stopping bacteria from copying their DNA, which helps prevent the bacteria from multiplying and spreading. In tablet form, Ciprobid 250 Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body to reach the site of infection.

Ciprobid 250 Tablet is the lower-strength tablet in this brand line, compared with Ciprobid 500 Tablet. The 250 mg strength can be a better fit when a doctor wants a smaller per-dose amount, such as for selected infections, dose adjustments, or when the prescriber wants more flexibility in dosing. It is not a substitute for Ciprobid 500 Tablet unless your clinician specifically chooses this strength for you.

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

• Swallow Ciprobid 250 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 together with dairy products alone or with calcium-fortified drinks.
• Do not take the tablet at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, or sucralfate; separate dosing by several hours as directed.
• Drink enough fluids while using Ciprobid 250 Tablet unless your doctor has told you to limit fluids.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.

Each Ciprobid 250 Tablet provides ciprofloxacin 250 mg per tablet. Depending on the infection, this strength may be taken once daily or twice daily, but the exact schedule and total daily maximum are determined by the prescriber and the type of infection being treated. Do not change your dose or take extra tablets to make up for missed doses without medical advice.

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
• Mild sleep changes

• Ciprobid 250 Tablet should be used only for bacterial infections that are likely to respond to ciprofloxacin.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of tendon problems, nerve problems, seizures, kidney disease, myasthenia gravis, or heart rhythm problems.
• This medicine can increase sun sensitivity, so use sunscreen and protective clothing if you are outdoors.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, or multivitamins that contain minerals.
• It may cause dizziness, so be careful driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• If you take diabetes medicines, monitor for blood sugar changes as ciprofloxacin can affect glucose levels.
• Report chest palpitations, fainting, or severe muscle weakness promptly.

• Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum
• Iron, zinc, calcium, or magnesium supplements
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Theophylline
• Diabetes medicines such as insulin or oral hypoglycemics

Store Ciprobid 250 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.