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Ciprozen is a prescription drug, available for use as Ointment, Tablet, Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Ciprozen have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Ciprozen depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ciprozen as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ciprozen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Ciprozen's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Ciprozen has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ciprozen related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Ciprozen since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ciprozen contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Ciprozen with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ciprozen is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ciprozen 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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Is the use of Ciprozen safe for pregnant women?
Ciprozen may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Ciprozen, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Ciprozen safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Ciprozen. If you see any side effects, stop taking Ciprozen immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Ciprozen again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ciprozen on the Kidneys?
Ciprozen may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ciprozen on the Liver?
Ciprozen has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Ciprozen on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Ciprozen on the heart have been reported.
Ciprozen 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 Ciprozen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ciprozen habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Ciprozen. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
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 Ciprozen can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ciprozen only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ciprozen for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ciprozen
The side effects of taking Ciprozen with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ciprozen
Consumption of alcohol and Ciprozen together may have severe effects on your health.
Ciprozen can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some patient. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can take Ciprozen for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes the bacteria acquires resistance against Ciprozen. Please consult your doctor before taking Ciprozen for the above-mentioned infection.
Do not take Ciprozen 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 Ciprozen with calcium-rich foods.
Yes, Ciprozen 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.
Yes, Ciprozen 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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