Alcipro 250

Alcipro 250 contains Ciprofloxacin (250mg). Prescription required.

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

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

Take orally exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow whole with water; can be taken with or without food, but avoid taking with milk/dairy products or calcium-fortified juices alone. Do not take at the same time as antacids or mineral supplements (keep a 2–6 hour gap). Complete the full course even if you feel better.

Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, dizziness, rash, photosensitivity, altered taste

Prescription-only antibiotic. Use only for bacterial infections; misuse can cause resistance. Risk of tendinitis/tendon rupture (higher in elderly and with corticosteroids), peripheral neuropathy, CNS effects (seizures, confusion), QT prolongation/arrhythmias, blood sugar disturbances, and severe diarrhea due to C. difficile. Avoid excessive sun/UV exposure. Use with caution in epilepsy/seizure disorders, myasthenia gravis, kidney disease, and patients with heart rhythm problems. Not recommended in pregnancy/breastfeeding unless doctor advises; generally avoid routine use in children/adolescents due to effects on joints/cartilage unless benefits outweigh risks.

Antacids containing magnesium/aluminium, sucralfate, iron/zinc/calcium supplements (reduced absorption), dairy/calcium products (reduced absorption), warfarin (increased bleeding risk), theophylline (toxicity risk), tizanidine (contraindicated—severe hypotension/sedation), QT-prolonging drugs (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, macrolides, antipsychotics), corticosteroids (increased tendon rupture risk), antidiabetic medicines/insulin (hypo/hyperglycemia), NSAIDs (increased seizure risk)

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

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