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Cipgyl is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Amebiasis, Bacterial Infections, Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Cipgyl have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Cipgyl depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Cipgyl also has some side effects, the most common being Dry Mouth, Headache, Fatigue. While these are the most often observed Cipgyl side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Cipgyl normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cipgyl has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cipgyl has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cipgyl related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cipgyl contraindications section.
Additionally, Cipgyl may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cipgyl is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Cipgyl 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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of Cipgyl safe for pregnant women?
Cipgyl can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Cipgyl right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Cipgyl safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Cipgyl. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Cipgyl on the Kidneys?
Cipgyl rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cipgyl on the Liver?
Cipgyl may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Cipgyl on the Heart?
Cipgyl may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Cipgyl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cipgyl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cipgyl habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cipgyl.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cipgyl you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Cipgyl should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cipgyl for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cipgyl
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Cipgyl, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cipgyl
Consumption of alcohol and Cipgyl together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Cipgyl is safe to use, if taken in prescribed quantity and duration. However, few known side effects are observed such as dizziness, fainting, swelling, tenderness, joint problems. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Cipgyl 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.
Cipgyl is not recommended as the first-line of a drug for treating a sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it. Keep your doctor informed.
Yes, Cipgyl 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.
Cipgyl 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.
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