Baycip 250MG

Composition

Ciprofloxacin (250mg)

Uses of Baycip 250MG

Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, typhoid fever, gastrointestinal infections (including traveller’s diarrhoea), respiratory tract infections, skin/soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, and certain genital infections as advised by a doctor

• •Treats bacterial UTI
• •Effective in typhoid fever
• •Helps in bacterial diarrhoea/gastrointestinal infections
• •Treats susceptible respiratory and skin/soft tissue infections

How it works

Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, enzymes required for bacterial DNA replication and repair.

Directions for use

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed, usually with water; may be taken with or without food (avoid taking with milk/curd alone). Do not take together with antacids or supplements containing calcium, magnesium, aluminium, iron or zinc; keep a 2–6 hour gap. Complete the full course even if you feel better.

Side effects

Common side effects of Baycip 250MG may include:

• •Nausea
• •diarrhoea
• •abdominal pain
• •vomiting
• •headache
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