API

Ciprofloxacin (500mg)

Drug classification

Antibiotics (fluoroquinolone antibiotic)

Dosage form

Alciflox 500mg is available in tablet form.

API strength per dosage

API strength per dosage: Ciprofloxacin 500 mg.

Dose

Adults: 250-750 mg every 12 hours. Pediatrics: 10-20 mg/kg every 12 hours (max 750 mg/dose). Adjust dose in renal impairment. Not recommended for routine use in children except for specific conditions (e.g., complicated urinary tract infections, inhalational anthrax). Avoid in pregnancy and lactation unless no safer alternative.

Mechanism of action

Indications

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Side effects

Headache Dizziness Gastrointestinal disorder Joint pain Urticaria

Pregnancy category

Precautions

Avoid in pregnancy, lactation; caution in renal impairment, epilepsy, G6PD deficiency; monitor for tendon damage, neuropathy; avoid concurrent use with QT-prolonging drugs, antacids, iron, calcium supplements; adjust dose in renal impairment; protect skin from sunlight; not recommended for patients under 18 years unless benefits outweigh risks.

Contraindications