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Cipfast Benefits & Uses

Cipfast is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Cipfast Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cipfast Related Warnings

Is the use of Cipfast safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Cipfast. It is best to stop taking Cipfast immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Cipfast safe during breastfeeding?

Cipfast may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Cipfast, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Cipfast.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cipfast on the Kidneys?

Cipfast rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cipfast on the Liver?

Side effects of Cipfast rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Cipfast on the Heart?

Cipfast is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cipfast with Other Drugs

Cipfast should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Phenytoin

Mild

Probenecid

Cipfast Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cipfast unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Arrhythmia
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cipfast

Is this Cipfast habit forming or addictive?

Cipfast can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Cipfast can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cipfast only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cipfast is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cipfast Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cipfast

Taking Cipfast with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cipfast

Taking alcohol with Cipfast can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Cipfast

Question over 5 years ago

What are the foods to be avoided when taking Cipfast?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Do not take Cipfast along with dairy products such as milk or yogurt or calcium-containing foods. Dairy products may affect the absorption of the medicine directly affecting the efficacy of this drug. Hence, avoid taking Cipfast with calcium-rich foods.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Cipfast with warfarin?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Cipfast 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 Cipfast to you.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Cipfast with paracetamol?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cipfast can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines together.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Cipfast for UTI infection?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Cipfast 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What does Cipfast treat?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Cipfast used to treat several bacterial infections, like urinary tract infection (UTI), pneumonia, bone, and joint infection, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, otitis externa, prostatitis, anthrax, and bacterial infection of the eye. It is not effective for treating any viral infections such as cold, and flu.