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Ciprocid is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Ciprocid also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ciprocid. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Ciprocid have been listed ahead. These side effects of Ciprocid are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Ciprocid's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Ciprocid has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ciprocid related warnings section.
Ciprocid is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Ciprocid contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Ciprocid may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ciprocid is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ciprocid is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ciprocid is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Ciprocid safe for pregnant women?
Ciprocid may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Ciprocid again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ciprocid safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Ciprocid. Immediately discontinue Ciprocid if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Ciprocid on the Kidneys?
Ciprocid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ciprocid on the Liver?
Ciprocid may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Ciprocid on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Ciprocid on the heart have been reported.
Ciprocid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ciprocid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ciprocid habit forming or addictive?
Ciprocid can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ciprocid as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ciprocid only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ciprocid is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ciprocid
Taking certain foods and Ciprocid together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ciprocid
Taking Ciprocid with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Ciprocid can be taken with tramadol. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, It doesn't mean that no interaction exists between these two medicines when taken together. If you feel any discomfort after taking the two together, inform your doctor immediately.
Ciprocid should not be taken together. Harmful drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. Please let your doctor know that you are on warfarin if he/she has prescribed Ciprocid to you.
Yes, you can take Ciprocid for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow all the instruction and direction written on the prescription and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
Ciprocid should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
Ciprocid is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division for this it stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which is other drugs to resistant.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience