Beat infection with Ciproxin

Ciproxin, consisting largely of ciprofloxacin, is effective against bacteria that are resistant to more familiar antibiotics. To see more about how antibiotics like Ciproxin can be used to fight different types of modern infection problems, please click here.

Ciproxin belongs to a group of broad spectrum antibiotics called the quinolones. It works by entering the bacterial cell and inhibiting a chemical called DNA-gyrase which is involved in the production of genetic material (DNA). This therefore prevents the bacteria from reproducing and their growth is stopped.

Ciproxin is effective against several types of bacteria that tend to be resistant to other commonly used antibiotics. It is used to treat a wide range of infections, including infections of the chest, urinary tract and of the gastro-intestinal system. It is also used as a single dose treatment for gonorrhoea.

Dosage:
Take 250-750mg every 12 hours on an empty stomach 2 hours after meals. If there is stomach irritation, the pill can be taken with meals. Food slows and may slightly decrease absorption. If you are taking antacids, you should take them at least 2 hours before or after.

Side effects:
Nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal pain are the most frequent side effects of ciprofloxacin. Other possible repercussions are a bad taste in the mouth, restlessness, a rash, sensitivity to sunlight and seizures.

Caution:
Do not take the following drugs within 2 hours of taking Cipflox; antacids such as Maalox or Mylanta, vitamins, iron supplements, zinc supplements, or sucralfate (Carafate). You may take them 2 hours after or 6 hours before Cipflox. Also, make sure your doctor knows if you are taking asthma medicine like theophylline, gout medicine like probenecid (Benemid), or a blood thinner such as Coumadin. Avoid drinking more than one or two caffeinated beverages (coffee, tea, soft drinks) per day. Avoid taking this medicine with foods containing large amounts of calcium, like milk, yoghurt, or cheese. If you have epilepsy or kidney disease, or if you are pregnant, become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, notify your doctor before you start taking this medicine. Do not take this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to ciprofloxacin or other quinolone medicines such as norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin) ornalidixic acid (NegGram). This medicine may make you dizzy or light-headed. Avoid driving or using machinery until you know how it will affect you.