Product description: If you have a urinary tract infection or any other type of bacterial condition, chances are your doctor has prescribed Ciprofloxacin to you. Ciprofloxacin is a powerful antibiotic that inhibits the reproduction and repair of DNA in bacterial cells. As a result, viruses that cause urinary tract infection, prostatitus, and other illnesses can no longer multiply and eventually die.
How to use this product: Ciprofloxacin tablets come in three strengths: 250 mg, 500 mg, and 1000 mg tablets. The normal prescribed dose is one tablet twice daily. For best results, doses should be administered at the same time each day: once in the morning and once in the evening. NOTE: Continue taking Ciprofoxacin even if you start to feel better. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for you to take your next scheduled dose skip it and continue with the next one.
Side effects: Ciprofloxacin is well tolerated by most patients. In clinical studies the most common side effects reported with Ciprofoxacin were nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, insomnia, ringing in the ears, and/or increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Ciprofloxacin and seek medical attention immediately: allergic reaction, seizures, confusion or hallucinations, liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue), muscle or joint pain, skin rash, chest pain/discomfort, shortness of breath, and/or swelling of the legs or feet.
Precautions: Before you begin taking Ciprofloxacin, tell your doctor if you have or ever had kidney disease, seizures, or if you're pregnant or nursing. Also, let your doctor know about any medications you are taking including any over-the-counter products. NOTE: DO NOT use Ciprofloxacin with any antacids, zinc, iron, or calcium supplements. These products have a tendency to decrease the effectiveness of Ciprofloxacin by up to 90%.
If you go out in the sun, make sure you're well protected. Ciprofloxacin may increase your sensitivity to sunlight. Ciprofloxacin also has been known to cause dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. Therefore, if you experience any of these symptoms, avoid potentially hazardous activities like driving until you're absolutely certain your judgment has not been impaired.
Drug interactions: DO NOT take Cipro with dairy products or calcium-fortified juices. Also limit your consumption of caffeine during treatment. Cipro may increase the effects of caffeine. Supplements and medications that may interact with Cipro include the following:
Supplements
* Aluminum
* Calcium
* Magnesium
* Iron
* Zinc
Medications
* Sulcrafate
* Videx
* Warfarin
* Glyburide
* Phenytoin
Other
* Antacids
* Multivitamins
