CIFRAN OD 1000mg

Cifran OD is an antibiotic that is used for treating bacterial infections such as gonorrhea, typhoid, tuberculosis, conjunctivitis, gynecological infections, soft tissue infections prophylaxis and chancroid.

How it works?

Cifran OD works by stopping the bacteria from growing.

Important information about Medicine

Ciprofloxacin belongs to the class of quinolone antibiotics.  This antibiotic works on pseudomonal lung infections, prophylaxis of meningococcal meningitis, IV susceptible infections, otic otitis externa and otitis media.

Dosage information

In adults, the prescribed dosage varies from 250mg to 750 mg daily depending on the type and severity of infection. Always take the dosage as prescribed by your doctor as excessive or unnecessary intake of this medicine could lead to decreased efficacy.

Strengths available

Cifran OD is available in the strength of 1000mg.

What if you miss a dose?

Do not miss or skip any dose, try to take each dose on time. In case, you miss a dose, get it as soon as you remember, just make sure that the time to next does should not be near.

What if you overdose?

Never change the dosage prescribed by the doctor as it could prove harmful. Always take the dosage prescribed by the doctor on time. In case, you overdose, get in touch with your doctor or rush to a nearby hospital or medical care center immediately. Complete the course as this will ensure that the infection does not reoccur.

Things to be taken care of

Do not take this medicine with calcium rich foods and dairy products. If taking any nutritional supplement, inform your doctor before taking Cifran OD. If pregnant, breast feeding or if trying to conceive, do not take this medicine unless instructed by the doctor. Patients suffering epilepsy or CNS disorders need to notify the doctor before taking this medicine and ensure that adequate hydration is maintained. This medicine should not be used to by children below the age group of 18 years.

Side Effects

Possible side effects that tend to bother few not all are:

§  GI disturbances

§  Tremor

§  Convulsions

§  Renal disturbances

§  Transient increases in serum creatinine

§  Anaphylactoid reaction

§  Cardiopulmonary arrest

§  Phototoxicity

§  Pseudomembranous colitis

§  Tachycardia

§  joint pain

§  Vasculitis

In case, you notice any of these symptoms, consult with your doctor and seek complete medical assistance.

Interaction with other drugs

There are certain products with which Cifran OD might interact such as antacids containing magnesium and aluminum, probenenid, oral anticoagulants, ciclosporin and theophylline. Do not take any nutritional supplement with this medicine as the constituents might interfere in the working. If you are on any medicine, inform this to your doctor. Maintain a time gap of 2 to 6 hours between the medicine and anything you eat to avoid any such interference from occurring.