Cipro
Ciprofloxacin
Ingredients & Drug Type
Cipro is listed as Antibiotic containing Ciprofloxacin. An antibiotic used for selected bacterial infections; it does not treat viral colds.
- Active ingredient
- Ciprofloxacin
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 500mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 500mg كل 12 ساعة
- Frequency
- كل 8–12 ساعة
- Route
- oral
- Frequency: كل 8–12 ساعة.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
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Medical Overview
Cipro is listed as Antibiotic containing Ciprofloxacin. An antibiotic used for selected bacterial infections; it does not treat viral colds.
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is a potent fluoroquinolone, first-line for complicated UTIs, pyelonephritis and prostatitis in Jordan (prescription-only). Stop immediately and seek review for any tendon pain (Achilles) — a rare but serious class effect. Separate from dairy/antacids/iron by 2+ hours.
Uses / Indications
- Urinary tract infection
- prostatitis
- intestinal infections
- bone and joint infections
- Bacterial infections selected by a clinician based on infection site and likely organisms.
Side Effects
- أشيعها: غثيان وإسهال خفيف. الأهم مراقبته: ألم أو تورم وتر (خصوصاً أخيل خلف الكعب) — أوقف الدواء وراجع فوراً
- فالفلوروكينولونات قد تسبب التهاب أو تمزق أوتار خصوصاً لكبار السن ومستخدمي الكورتيزون. تنميل أو وخز أطراف (اعتلال أعصاب) = إيقاف ومراجعة. قد يسبب أرقاً وصداعاً
- وحساسية شمس (استخدم واقياً).
- Upset stomach, diarrhea, or rash; allergy symptoms or severe diarrhea require urgent advice.
Contraindications
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- G6PD deficiency
- Previous allergy to the same drug class or a serious antibiotic reaction.
Warnings
- Typically contraindicated in children under 18 years
- avoid sun exposure
- Complete the prescribed course and never use leftover antibiotics or another person’s prescription.
Drug Interactions
- الحليب ومشتقاته ومضادات الحموضة والحديد والزنك تخرّب امتصاصه — افصل ساعتين قبل أو 4-6 ساعات بعد. يرفع الثيوفيلين والكافيين (خفقان وأرق). يقوّي الوارفارين. مع الكورتيزون يرتفع خطر الأوتار. مع أدوية إطالة QT حذر نظمي.
- Tell your clinician about blood thinners, contraception, heart medicines, seizure medicines, and other antibiotics.
Patient Guidance
- Do not start an antibiotic without a prescription.
- Seek care for allergy, breathing difficulty, swelling, or severe diarrhea.
- Stopping early can increase bacterial resistance.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Cipro?
Cipro contains Ciprofloxacin and is categorized as Antibiotic. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Cipro?
Catalog dosing information includes: 500mg كل 12 ساعة. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Cipro?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Cipro be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.