CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro) is an antibiotic used to treat infections of the lower respiratory tract, the abdomen, the skin, the bones and joints, and the urinary tract, including cystitis (bladder inflammation) in women. It is also prescribed for severe sinus or bronchial infections, infectious diarrhea, typhoid fever, inhalational anthrax, infections of the prostate gland, and some sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea. Additionally, some doctors prescribe CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro) for certain serious ear infections, tuberculosis, and some of the infections common in people with AIDS.
CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro) may also be prescribed for children with a urinary tract infection or kidney infection when other antibiotics are not effective.
Because CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro) is effective only for certain types of bacterial infections, before beginning treatment your doctor may perform tests to identify the specific organisms causing your infection.
CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro) is available as a tablet and an oral suspension (liquid). CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro) HC Otic is a suspension (ear drops) that also contains the anti-inflammatory drug hydrocortisone; it's used externally to treat ear infections.
CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro) XR, an extended-release form of the drug, is used to treat cystitis, urinary tract infection, and kidney infection.Most important fact about CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro)
CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro) kills a variety of bacteria, and is frequently used to treat infections in many parts of the body. However, be sure to stop taking CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro) and notify your doctor immediately at the first sign of a skin rash or any other allergic reaction. Although quite rare, serious and occasionally fatal allergic reactions--some following the first dose--have been reported in people receiving this type of antibacterial drug. Some reactions have been accompanied by collapse of the circulatory system, loss of consciousness, swelling of the face and throat, shortness of breath, tingling, itching, and hives. Fever and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) are other potential symptoms that should send you to the doctor immediately.How should you take CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro)?
CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro) can be taken with food or on an empty stomach. CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro) should not be taken with dairy products (such as milk or yogurt) or calcium-fortified juices alone; however, CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro) may be taken with a meal that contains these products. Drink plenty of fluids while taking CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro) to prevent crystals from forming in your urine.
Like other antibiotics, CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro) works best when there is a constant amount in the blood and urine. To help keep the level constant, try not to miss any dose, and take them at approximately the same time every day.
Your doctor will only prescribe CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro) to treat a bacterial infection; it will not cure a viral infection, such as the common cold. It's important to take the full dosage schedule of CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro), even if you're feeling better in a few days. Not completing the full dosage schedule may decrease the drug's effectiveness and increase the chances that the bacteria may become resistant to CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro) and similar antibiotics.
If you are taking the oral suspension, be sure to shake the bottle vigorously for 15 seconds before each dose. Swallow without chewing the microcapsules in the suspension. Reclose the bottle completely, following the instructions on the cap.
Do not use CIFRAN (Lucipro, Ciproxin, Ciprofloxacin, Cipro) HC Otic suspension in your eyes, and avoid contaminating the dropper by letting it touch your ears, fingers, or other surfaces. To administer the ear drops:1. Warm the otic suspension by holding the bottle in your hand for a minute or two; putting a cold suspension into the ear can cause dizziness.2. Have the person lie down with the affected ear up.3. Shake the bottle, then position the filled dropper above the entrance to the ear canal.4. Squeeze 3 drops into the ear. The person should not get up for 30 to 60 seconds after the drops have been given.5. Throw away any suspension that remains after treatment is finished.
If you miss a dose...
Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at the same time.
