Ciprofloxacin 250 mg 10 tablets
Organo Pharma
Organo Pharma
Composition
Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride (equivalent to ciprofloxacin) - 250 mg
Pharmacological properties
Ciprofloxacin is a bactericidal antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone series:
1. Mechanism of action
Suppresses DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV of bacteria
Disrupts DNA replication and transcription
Causes death of bacterial cells
2. Antibacterial spectrum
Effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
Includes: E. coli, Klebsiella, Proteus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Neisseria, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, etc.
Indications for use
Urinary tract infections (cystitis, pyelonephritis)
Respiratory tract infections (bronchitis, sinusitis, pneumonia)
Skin and soft tissue infections
Gastrointestinal infections (including salmonellosis, shigellosis)
Gonorrhea, prostatitis
Prevention and treatment of anthrax (inhalation form)
Method of administration and dosage
Usual dose for adults
— 250–750 mg 2 times a day, depending on the severity of the infection
Duration of treatment
— From 3 to 14 days (sometimes longer for complicated infections)
Swallow the tablets whole, wash down with a sufficient amount of water
Take 1–2 hours before meals or 2 hours after
It is important to avoid simultaneous use with antacids, iron, calcium or magnesium preparations - they reduce the absorption of ciprofloxacin.