Ciploxx 250mg / 500mg Tablets
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of severe and/or complicated infections caused by ciprofloxacin-sensitive bacteria.
Dosage (summary)
250 to 750 mg twice daily; 750 mg for severe lower respiratory and skin infections.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not established for safety in pregnancy; contraindicated in breastfeeding due to potential articular damage.
Key Drug Interactions
- Tizanidine
- Methotrexate
- Theophylline
- Warfarin
Contraindications
- Children under 18
- Hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin
- Myasthenia gravis
- Aortic aneurysm
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Rash
Counselling Points
- Avoid dairy products during treatment
- Monitor for severe skin reactions
- Stay hydrated to prevent crystalluria
Serious warnings
- Severe cutaneous adverse reactions
- Tendon rupture
- QT prolongation
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