Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP 250mg
Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP 500mg
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet (see section 4).
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
- What Ciprofloxacin is and what it is used for
- What you need to know before you take Ciprofloxacin
- How to take Ciprofloxacin
- Possible side effects
- How to store Ciprofloxacin
- Contents of the pack and other information
1. WHAT CIPROFLOXACIN IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Ciprofloxacin
is an antibiotic belonging to the fluoroquinolone family. The active substance
is ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin works by killing bacteria that cause
infections. It only works with specific strains of bacteria.
Adults
Ciprofloxacin is used in adults to treat the following bacterial infections:
? respiratory tract infections
? long-lasting or recurring ear or sinus infections
? urinary tract infections
? genital organ infections in women
? gastro-intestinal tract infections and intra-abdominal infections
? skin and soft tissue infections
? bone and joint infections
? to treat infections in patients with a very low white blood cell count (neutropenia)
? to prevent infections in patients with a very low white blood cell count (neutropenia)
? to prevent infections due to the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis
? anthrax inhalation exposure
If you have a severe infection or one that is caused by more than one type of bacterium, you may be given additional antibiotic treatment in addition to Ciprofloxacin.
Children
and adolescents
Ciprofloxacin is used in children and adolescents, under specialist medical
supervision, to treat the following bacterial infections:
? lung and bronchial infections in children and adolescents suffering from
cystic fibrosis
? complicated urinary tract infections, including infections that have reached
the kidneys (pyelonephritis)
? anthrax inhalation exposure
Ciprofloxacin may also be used to treat other specific severe infections in
children and adolescents when your doctor considered this necessary.
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE CIPROFLOXACIN
Do not take Ciprofloxacin:
? if you are allergic to ciprofloxacin, to other quinolone drugs or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
? taking tizanidine (see Section 2: Other medicines and Ciprofloxacin)
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ciprofloxacin.
? have ever had kidney problems because your treatment may need to be adjusted
? suffer from epilepsy or other neurological conditions.
? have a history of tendon problems during previous treatment with antibiotics such as Ciprofloxacin
? have myasthenia gravis (a type of muscle weakness)
? have a history of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias)
While taking ciprofloxacin
Tell your doctor immediately, if any of the following occurs while taking Ciprofloxacin. Your doctor will decide whether treatment with Ciprofloxacin needs to be stopped.
? Severe, sudden allergic reaction (an anaphylactic reaction/shock, angioedema). Even with the first dose, there is a small chance that you may experience a severe allergic reaction with the following symptoms: tightness in the chest, feeling dizzy, sick or faint, or experiencing dizziness when standing up. If this happens, stop taking Ciprofloxacin and contact your doctor immediately.
? Pain and swelling in the joints and tendinitis may occur occasionally, particularly if you are elderly and are also being treated with corticosteroids. At the first sign of any pain or inflammation stop taking Ciprofloxacin and rest the painful area. Avoid any unnecessary exercise, as this might increase the risk of a tendon rupture.
? If you suffer from epilepsy or other neurological conditions such as cerebral ischemia or stroke, you may experience side effects associated with the central nervous system. If this happens, stop taking Ciprofloxacin and contact your doctor immediately.
? You may experience psychiatric reactions the first time you take Ciprofloxacin. If you suffer from depression or psychosis, your symptoms may become worse under treatment with Ciprofloxacin. If this happens, stop taking Ciprofloxacin and contact your doctor immediately.
? You may experience symptoms of neuropathy such as pain, burning, tingling, numbness and/or weakness. If this happens, stop taking Ciprofloxacin and contact your doctor immediately.
? Diarrhoea may develop while you are taking antibiotics, including Ciprofloxacin, or even several weeks after you have stopped taking them. If it becomes severe or persistent or you notice that your stool contains blood or mucus, stop taking Ciprofloxacin immediately, as this can be life-threatening. Do not take medicines that stop or slow down bowel movements and contact your doctor.
? Tell the doctor or laboratory staff that you are taking Ciprofloxacin if you have to provide a blood or urine sample.
? Ciprofloxacin may cause liver damage. If you notice any symptoms such as loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowing of the skin), dark urine, itching, or tenderness of the stomach, stop taking Ciprofloxacin and contact your doctor immediately.
? Ciprofloxacin may cause a reduction in the number of white blood cells and your resistance to infection may be decreased. If you experience an infection with symptoms such as fever and serious deterioration of your general condition, or fever with local infection symptoms such as sore throat/pharynx/mouth or urinary problems you should see your doctor immediately. A blood test will be taken to check possible reduction of white blood cells (agranulocytosis). It is important to inform your doctor about your medicine.
? Tell your doctor if you or a member of your family is known to have a deficiency in glucose-6- phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD), since you may experience a risk of anaemia with ciprofloxacin.
? Your skin becomes more sensitive to sunlight or ultraviolet (UV) light when taking Ciprofloxacin. Avoid exposure to strong sunlight or artificial UV light such as sunbeds.
Other
medicines and Ciprofloxacin
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might
take any other medicines.
Do not take Ciprofloxacin together with tizanidine, because this may cause side effects such as low blood pressure and sleepiness (see Section 2: “Do not take Ciprofloxacin “).
The following medicines are known to interact with Ciprofloxacin in your body. Taking Ciprofloxacin together with these medicines can influence the therapeutic effect of those medicines. It can also increase the probability of experiencing side effects.
Tell your doctor if you are taking:
? warfarin or other oral anticoagulants (to thin the blood)
? theophylline (for breathing problems)
? phenytoin ( for epilepsy)
? probenecid ( for gout)
? ropinirole ( for Parkinson’s disease)
? methotrexate (for certain types of cancer, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis)
? tizanidine (for muscle spasticity in multiple sclerosis)
? clozapine (an antipsychotic)
Ciprofloxacin may increase the levels of the following medicines in your blood:
? pentoxifylline (for circulatory disorders)
? caffeine Some medicines reduce the effect of Ciprofloxacin.
Tell your doctor if you take or wish to take:
? antacids
? mineral supplements
? sucralfate
? a polymeric phosphate binder (e.g. sevelamer)
? medicines or supplements containing calcium, magnesium, aluminium or iron If these preparations are essential, take Ciprofloxacin about two hours before or no sooner than four hours after them.
Ciprofloxacin with food, drink and alcohol
Unless you take Ciprofloxacin during meals, do not eat or drink any dairy products (such as milk or yoghurt) or drinks with added calcium when you take the tablets, as they may affect the absorption of the active substance.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
It is preferable to avoid the use of Ciprofloxacin during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Do not take Ciprofloxacin during breastfeeding because ciprofloxacin is excreted in breast milk and can be harmful to your child.
Driving and using machines
Ciprofloxacin may make you feel less alert. Some neurological adverse events can occur. Therefore, make sure you know how you react to Ciprofloxacin before driving a vehicle or operating machinery. If in doubt, talk to your doctor.
3. HOW TO TAKE CIPROFLOXACIN
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Tell your doctor if you suffer from kidney problems because your dose may need
to be adjusted.
The treatment usually lasts from 5 to 21 days, but may take longer for severe
infections. Take the tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your
doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure how many tablets to take and how to
take Ciprofloxacin.
a. Swallow the tablets with plenty of fluid. Do not chew the tablets because they do not taste nice.
b. Do try to take the tablets at around the same time every day.
c. You can take
the tablets at mealtimes or between meals. Any calcium you take as part of a
meal will not seriously affect uptake. However, do not take Ciprofloxacin
tablets with dairy products such as milk or yoghurt or with fortified fruit
juices (e.g. calcium-fortified orange juice).
Remember to drink plenty of fluids while you are taking Ciprofloxacin.
If you take more Ciprofloxacin than you should
If you take more than the prescribed dose, get medical help immediately. If possible, take your tablets or the box with you to show the doctor. If you forget to take Ciprofloxacin Take the normal dose as soon as possible and then continue as prescribed. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose and continue as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Be sure to complete your course of treatment.
If you stop taking Ciprofloxacin
It is important that you finish the course of treatment even if you begin to feel better after a few days. If you stop taking this medicine too soon, your infection may not be completely cured and the symptoms of the infection may return or get worse. You might also develop resistance to the antibiotic.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECT
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not
everybody gets them.
Common
side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
– nausea, diarrhoea
– joint pains in children
Uncommon
side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
– fungal superinfections
– a high concentration of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell – loss of
appetite (anorexia)
– hyperactivity or agitation
– headache, dizziness, sleeping problems, or taste disorders
– vomiting, abdominal pain, digestive problems such as stomach upset
(indigestion/heartburn), or wind
– increased amounts of certain substances in the blood (transaminases and/or
bilirubin)
– rash, itching, or hives
– joint pain in adults – poor kidney function
– pains in your muscles and bones, feeling unwell (asthenia), or fever
– increase in blood alkaline phosphatase (a certain substance in the blood)
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
– inflammation of the bowel (colitis) linked to antibiotic use (can be fatal in very rare cases) (see Section 2: Warnings and precautions )
– changes to the blood count (leukopenia, leukocytosis, neutropenia, anaemia), increased or decreased amounts of a blood clotting factor (thrombocytes)
– allergic reaction, swelling (oedema), or rapid swelling of the skin and mucous membranes (angioedema)
– increased blood sugar (hyperglycaemia)
– confusion, disorientation, anxiety reactions, strange dreams, depression or hallucinations
– pins and needles, unusual sensitivity to stimuli of the senses, decreased skin sensitivity, tremors, seizures (see Section 2: Warnings and precautions), or giddiness
– eyesight problems
– tinnitus, loss of hearing, impaired hearing
– rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
– expansion of blood vessels (vasodilation), low blood pressure, or fainting
– shortness of breath, including asthmatic symptoms
– liver disorders, jaundice (cholestatic icterus), or hepatitis
– sensitivity to light (see Section 2: Warnings and precautions)
– muscle pain, inflammation of the joints, increased muscle tone, or cramp
– kidney failure, blood or crystals in the urine (see Section 2: Warnings and precautions), urinary tract inflammation
– fluid retention or excessive sweating
– abnormal levels of a clotting factor (prothrombin) or increased levels of the enzyme amylase
Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)
a special type of reduced red blood cell count (haemolytic anaemia); a dangerous drop in a type of white blood cells (agranulocytosis ); a drop in the number of red and white blood cells and platelets (pancytopenia), which may be fatal; and bone marrow depression, which may also be fatal (see Section 2: Warnings and precautions) – severe allergic reactions (anaphylactic reaction or anaphylactic shock, which can be fatal – serum sickness) (see Section 2: Warnings and precautions) – mental disturbances (psychotic reactions) (see Section 2: Warnings and precautions) – migraine, disturbed coordination, unsteady walk (gait disturbance), disorder of sense of smell (olfactory disorders), pressure on the brain (intracranial pressure) – visual colour distortions – inflammation of the wall of the blood vessels (vasculitis) – pancreatitis – death of liver cells (liver necrosis) very rarely leading to lifethreatening liver failure – small, pin-point bleeding under the skin (petechiae); various skin eruptions or rashes (for example, the potentially fatal Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis) 4. Possible side effects – muscle weakness, tendon inflammation, tendon rupture ? especially of the large tendon at the back of the ankle (Achilles tendon) (see Section 2: Warnings and precautions ) worsening of the symptoms of myasthenia gravis (see Section 2: Warnings and precautions )
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data) – troubles associated with the nervous system such as pain, burning, tingling, numbness and/or weakness in extremities – severe cardiac rhythm abnormalities, irregular heartbeat (Torsades de pointes)
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist or nurse. This
includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. By reporting
side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this
medicine.
5. HOW TO STORE CIPROFLOXACIN
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. CONTENTS OF THE PACK AND FURTHER INFORMATION
What Ciprofloxacin contain
Each film-coated tablet contains:
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The other ingredients are:
Tablet core: Cellulose microcrystalline, sodium starch glycolate, povidone, silica, colloidal anhydrous, magnesium stearate.
Film coating: Hypromellose, titanium dioxide, macrogol
What Ciprofloxacin looks like and contents of the pack
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg film-coated tablets White to off white, capsule-shaped, film-coated tablets ciprofloxacin film-coated tablets are available in PVC/PVdC Aluminum foil blister pack. Pack sizes: 1, 8, 10, 14, 16, 20 and 100 film-coated tablets
Not all pack sizes may be marketed
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