Manufacturer: Profic Organic Ltd
Salt Composition : Ciprofloxacin(500mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
(Inclusive of all taxes)
It contains ciprofloxacin as its active ingredient. Ciprotum Tablet kills the bacteria responsible for infection by blocking the action of enzymes essential for DNA replication, repair, etc. Ciprotum Tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. Taken with or without food. Ciprotum Tablet or other antibiotics should not be used when not sure if the infection is due to bacteria, unnecessary use of antibiotics makes it ineffective for future treatment. If stopped abruptly it may lead to relapse or return the infection.
Ciprofloxacin in Ciprotum Tablet blocks the action of an enzyme essential for DNA synthesis in bacteria, inhibiting its growth, multiplication and repair
The pharmacokinetics of ciprofloxacin in healthy volunteers include a time to peak concentrations after oral dosage (tmax) of 1–1.5 h, oral availability of 0.5–0.7, protein binding of 0.2–0.3, volume of distribution (V) of 2–3 l kg−1, half-life (t1/2) of 3–4 h and fraction excreted unchanged in the urine of 0.4–0.6
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach ache
Diarrhoea
Joint pain
If allergic to ciprofloxacin or other ingredient of Ciprotum Tablet.
If you are on other quinolone medicines like moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin or nalidixic acid. If you are not sure about which are the medicines ask the doctor.
Taking tizanidine (a medicine used to treat muscle spasm).
There is limited information available about the safety of the medicine in pregnant women. The medicine can be used during pregnancy only if prescribed by the doctor. If you conceive while taking the medicine, seek immediate medical advice.
There is no known interaction between alcohol and medicine. However, long term use of alcohol weakens your immune system and body's response to pathogens and infections. Consult the doctor for more information if you drink too often.
Ciprotum Tablet can pass into breast milk and may produce undesirable effects in the child. The doctor will tell you whether to discontinue medicine or breastfeeding considering the importance of treatment for the nursing mother.
Infections of the gastro-intestinal tract and intra-abdominal infections Typhoid fever
Intra-abdominal infections due to Gram-negative bacteria
Infections of the skin and soft tissue
Bone and joint infections
colitis.
CNS disorders.
myasthenia gravis.
peripheral neuropathy.
QT interval prolongation.
tendonitis.
crystalluria.
diabetes.
Do not cut, break or chew the medicine. Take with or without food. It would be best if you take it at a fixed time for optimal results and should not consume it more than that prescribed by the doctor
Store Ciprotum Tablet at a clean and dry place.
Keep it away from children and pets.
For optimum effect, avoid missing the dose of the medicine. If you have missed a dose of Ciprotum Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule. Avoid a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one
An overdose causes headache, dizziness, tiredness, confusion, shakiness, hallucinations, difficulty in urination. If you experience the symptoms or think you have taken too much of Ciprotum Tablet, contact the doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
You may have problems with the kidney or liver.
You may have mental health problems or a history of fits.
You may have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (a blood enzyme disease that affects red blood cells).
Avoid being in the sunlight for too long.
You may experience a sudden allergic reaction, pain or swelling in joints and tendinitis, stop taking Ciprotum Tablet and contact the doctor immediately.
You may develop sudden severe pain in the stomach, back or chest or experience severe diarrhoea after taking the medicine.
You may experience nervous system-related symptoms like confusion, sleeplessness, nightmares, thoughts of harming yourself, feeling low, anxiety, etc. Immediately seek medical advice.
You may suffer from myasthenia gravis, a condition of muscle weakness. The medicine further worsens the condition of muscle weakness.
Ciprotum Tablet should not be used in children and adolescents.
The medicine is known to cause tendon rupture, nerve damage/pain (peripheral neuropathy). Be cautious and tell the doctor if you already have any of this condition before initiating the treatment.
Ciprotum Tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine. Take with or without food. It would be best if you take it at a fixed time for optimal results and should not consume it more than that prescribed by the doctor
Q: Is Ciprotum Tablet an antibiotic?
A: Yes, Ciprotum Tablet is an antibiotic.
Q: Can you take Ciprotum Tablet if I have a fever?
A: No, you cannot take Ciprotum Tablet if you have a fever as it is used to treat severe bacterial infections and not viral infections like a fever. Also, avoid self-medicating and should take medicines only after consulting the doctor.
Q: What is the use of Ciprotum Tablet?
A: Ciprotum Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, ear, stomach, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, sinusitis, etc.
Q: What is the minimum daily dose for Ciprotum Tablet?
A: You should take Ciprotum Tablet in doses and duration as prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming it more than prescribed by the doctor.
Q: Can I stop taking Ciprotum Tablet before the prescribed duration?
A: Avoid stoping the treatment in between even if you feel better. If you start feeling better, there is still infection-causing bacteria present in the body which makes the infection return in a few days. Also, when one does not complete the course, these few bacteria later become resistant to the antibiotics and cause severe infections which are difficult to treat. Hence, always finish the course of antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor.
Q: What should I discuss with my healthcare expert before taking the Ciprotum Tablet?
Inform the doctor about the detailed medical & surgical history.
Inform the doctor about liver or kidney disease.
Inform the doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to have a baby.
Ciprotum Tablet may interact with other medicines, hence, inform the doctor about all the medicines including supplements or herbal products. Also, inform the doctor if you are stopping any medicine.
