Infections | RM CIPROFLOXACIN 500 MG TAB

Product Details

What is this medicine used for?

Adults

For the treatment of the following uncomplicated and complicated infections caused by susceptible microorganisms, when oral antibiotic therapy is not possible or not reliable:
Urinary tract and kidney infections including cystitis, pyelonephritis
Lower respiratory tract infections including acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
Nosocomial pneumonia including hospital-acquired, ventilator-associated, and healthcare-associated pneumonia
Acute sinusitis, middle ear infection (otitis media) and eye infections
Skin and skin structure infections
Septicemia
Intra-abdominal infections (the anaerobic component should be covered by an appropriate antibacterial agent) including infections of the gastrointestinal tract or of the biliary tract, peritonitis
Bone and joint infections including osteomyelitis
Genital infections including adnexitis, chronic bacterial prostatitis
To reduce the incidence or progression of inhalational anthrax following exposure to aerosolized Bacillus anthracis (ciprofloxacin serum concentrations achieved in humans serve as surrogate endpoint reasonably likely to predict clinical benefit and provide basis for this indication).
As an empirical therapy for febrile neutropenic patients
As a prophylaxis in infections or imminent risk of infection in patients whose immune system has been weakened (e.g., patients on immunosuppressants or have neutropenia)
For selective intestinal decontamination in immunosuppressed patients

Children and Adolescents:

Complicated urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis due to Escherichia coli in patients 1 to 17 years old.

Acute pulmonary exacerbations of cystic fibrosis associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in patients 5 to 17 years old

Inhalational anthrax (post-exposure)

How much and how often should you use this medicine?

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg Tablet

Infection	Type of Severity	Unit Dose	Frequency	Usual Durations
Urinary Tract	Acute Uncomplicated	250 mg	q 12 h	3 Days
	Mild/Moderate	250 mg	q 12 h	7 to 14 Days
	Severe/Complicated	500 mg	q 12 h	7 to 14 Days
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis	Mild/Moderate	500 mg	q 12 h	28 Days
Lower Respiratory Tract	Mild/Moderate	500 mg	q 12 h	7 to 14 Days
Lower Respiratory Tract	Severe/Complicated	750 mg	q 12 h	7 to 14 Days
Acute Sinusitis	Mild/Moderate	500 mg	q 12 h	10 Days
Skin and Skin Structure	Mild/Moderate	500 mg	q 12 h	7 to 14 Days
Skin and Skin Structure	Severe/Complicated	750 mg	q 12 h	7 to 14 Days
Bone and Joint	Mild/Moderate	500 mg	q 12 h	≥4 to 6 Days
Bone and Joint	Severe/Complicated	750 mg	q 12 h	≥ 4 to 6 Days
Intra-Abdominal*	Complicated	500 mg	q 12 h	7 to 14 Days
Infectious Diarrhea	Mild/Moderate/Severe	500 mg	q 12 h	5 to 7 Days
Typhoid Fever	Mild/Moderate	500 mg	q 12 h	10 Days
Urethral and Cervical Gonococcal Infections	Uncomplicated	250 mg	Single dose	Single dose
Inhalational anthrax (post-exposure)**	Adult Pediatric (18 years old & below)	500 mg 15mg/Kg/dose, not to exceed 500 mg/dose	q 12 h q 12 h	60 Days 60 Days

Patient Information

Ciprofloxacin may or may not be taken with meals. However, if taken on an empty stomach, the drug is absorbed more rapidly.

Do not take Ciprofloxacin with dairy products (like milk or yogurt) or calcium-fortified juices alone since absorption of ciprofloxacin may be significantly reduced; however, ciprofloxacin may be taken with a meal that contain these products.

Drink fluids liberally.

Administer Ciprofloxacin at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after magnesium/aluminum antacids or sucralfate, didanosine chewable/buffered tablets or pediatric powder for oral solution or other products containing calcium, iron or zinc.

Contraindications