Alcipro 500

Composition

Ciprofloxacin (500mg)

Uses of Alcipro 500

Treatment of Bacterial infections

• •In Treatment of Bacterial infections Alcipro 500mg Tablet is a versatile antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the urinary tract
• •nose
• •throat
• •skin
• •and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It kills and stops further growth of the bacteria causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However
• •you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better
• •to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

How it works

Alcipro 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

Directions for use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alcipro 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Avoid Alcipro 500mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

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