Baycip 500MG

Composition

Ciprofloxacin (500mg)

Uses of Baycip 500MG

Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections (UTI), typhoid/enteric fever, gastrointestinal infections (including bacterial diarrhoea), respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, and certain sexually transmitted infections (as prescribed).

• •Treats bacterial UTI
• •Effective in typhoid/enteric fever as prescribed
• •Helps manage susceptible gastrointestinal infections
• •Broad-spectrum activity against many Gram-negative bacteria

How it works

Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. This blocks DNA replication and repair, leading to bacterial cell death.

Directions for use

Tablet (oral). Take exactly as prescribed, usually twice daily at fixed times. Can be taken with or without food, but avoid taking with milk/dairy products or calcium-fortified juices alone. Take with plenty of water; complete the full course. Keep a 2–6 hour gap from antacids or supplements containing aluminium/magnesium, iron, zinc, or calcium.

Side effects

Common side effects of Baycip 500MG may include:

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