Cipro-Denk 500 500 mg

Indication

Treatment of bacterial infections susceptible to ciprofloxacin, including urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, gastrointestinal infections, and gonorrhoea.

Ingredients

• Ciprofloxacin (as ciprofloxacin hydrochloride)

Direction

Oral use. Dosage according to physician's advice. Read instructions for use carefully. Swallow the film-coated tablet whole with a glass of water; avoid taking with dairy products or mineral-fortified drinks at the same time. Complete the full prescribed course.

Side effects

• May cause nausea
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain
• headache
• dizziness
• rash
• tendinitis. Always ask a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop and seek immediate advice if severe allergic reaction
• tendon pain
• persistent diarrhoea
• or unusual symptoms occur.

Precautions

• Prescription only (Rx). Do not use if allergic to ciprofloxacin or other fluoroquinolones. Fluoroquinolones are associated with an increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture in all ages — risk is further increased in patients over 60
• those taking corticosteroids
• and patients with kidney
• heart or lung transplants. Avoid prolonged sun exposure. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
• especially in case of seizure disorders
• kidney problems
• or QT
• interval issues.