Strox 500 mg Tablet

Strox 500 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains 500 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. Strox 500 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is used when a doctor decides ciprofloxacin is appropriate for an infection. It is manufactured by Alembic Pharmaceuticals, India, and is supplied in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Ciprofloxacin works by stopping bacteria from copying their DNA, which prevents them from multiplying and helps the infection clear. In Strox 500 mg Tablet form, the medicine is swallowed and absorbed from the digestive tract, then travels through the body to reach the infection site.

Strox 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength ciprofloxacin tablet, so it is typically used when a doctor wants a full adult oral dose in a convenient tablet form. Because each tablet contains 500 mg, it may be chosen for infections where a stronger, less frequent tablet dose is needed compared with lower-strength ciprofloxacin tablets. Only a clinician should decide whether this strength is the right fit for the infection being treated.

• Certain urinary tract infections
• Some respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Certain gastrointestinal bacterial infections
• Bone and joint infections
• Other bacterial infections when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Strox 500 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly at the time and frequency your doctor prescribes.
• Do not crush, split, or chew unless your prescriber or pharmacist says it is okay.
• Take it with or without food, but if it upsets your stomach, taking it with a light meal may help.
• Do not take it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, calcium supplements, or multivitamins; separate them as directed by your pharmacist.
• Drink enough fluids during treatment unless your doctor has told you to limit fluids.

Each Strox 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of ciprofloxacin per tablet. Depending on the infection, a doctor may prescribe it once daily or more often, but the total daily amount should not exceed the regimen your prescriber sets for you. This 500 mg strength is not a one-size-fits-all dose, and the exact schedule depends on the infection, kidney function, and other patient factors.

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
• Mild rash or itching

• Strox 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength ciprofloxacin tablet and should be used only when a clinician has evaluated the infection.
• Avoid taking it with dairy alone or calcium-fortified drinks if they are replacing a meal, because they can reduce absorption.
• This medicine can make some people dizzy, so be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of tendon problems, seizures, kidney disease, myasthenia gravis, or heart rhythm problems.
• Limit alcohol if it worsens dizziness, stomach upset, or sleepiness.
• Let your prescriber know about diabetes, because ciprofloxacin can affect blood sugar levels.
• Protect your skin from strong sunlight or tanning beds if you become more sensitive to light.

• Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum
• Iron, zinc, calcium, or multivitamin supplements
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Tizanidine
• Some antiarrhythmic medicines that affect heart rhythm

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