Ulticept 500 mg Tablet

Ulticept 500 mg Tablet is an antibiotic tablet that contains ciprofloxacin 500 mg in each tablet. Ciprofloxacin belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of medicines and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not colds or flu. The Ulticept 500 mg Tablet is commonly prescribed for infections such as some urinary tract, respiratory, skin, bone, and gastrointestinal infections when the bacteria are likely to respond to ciprofloxacin.

How it works: Ciprofloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes that bacteria need to copy and repair their DNA, which stops the bacteria from multiplying. As an oral tablet, Ulticept 500 mg Tablet lets the medicine be absorbed through the stomach and intestines so it can reach the infection through the bloodstream.

Ulticept 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength ciprofloxacin tablet, so it is generally used when a doctor wants a full adult treatment dose rather than a lower-strength option. Because there are no other Ulticept strengths or forms listed here, this 500 mg tablet fits into standard ciprofloxacin dosing where the prescriber chooses the number of doses per day based on the infection and the patient’s needs.

• Urinary tract infections
• Certain respiratory tract infections
• Some skin and soft tissue infections
• Bone and joint infections
• Selected gastrointestinal infections
• Other bacterial infections as prescribed

• Swallow the Ulticept 500 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at evenly spaced times if more than one dose per day is ordered.
• You may take it with or without food, but avoid taking it together with dairy alone or calcium-fortified drinks.
• Do not take it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, or calcium supplements; separate these by several hours.
• Finish the full course even if you feel better before the tablets are gone.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.

Each Ulticept 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of ciprofloxacin per tablet. Depending on the infection, a doctor may prescribe it once or twice daily; the exact schedule and duration are individualized, and the maximum daily amount depends on the diagnosis, kidney function, and other factors. Do not change the dose on your own, because this 500 mg strength is a prescription antibiotic and the prescriber decides the right total daily dose.

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
• Trouble sleeping

• Ulticept 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength prescription antibiotic and should only be used when a doctor has confirmed it is appropriate.
• This medicine can increase sun sensitivity, so limit strong sun exposure and use protection outdoors.
• It may cause dizziness or blurred thinking in some people, so use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of tendon problems, seizures, nerve disease, myasthenia gravis, or kidney disease.
• Use extra caution if you take medicines that affect heart rhythm, because ciprofloxacin may contribute to QT prolongation in some patients.
• Avoid taking it with antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, or calcium-containing products at the same time because they can reduce absorption.
• Alcohol is not specifically prohibited, but heavy drinking can worsen dizziness, stomach upset, or dehydration while you are sick.

• Antacids and supplements containing calcium, magnesium, aluminum, iron, or zinc
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Theophylline
• Tizanidine
• Certain antiarrhythmic medicines that can affect heart rhythm

Store Ulticept 500 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.