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Hipro Benefits & Uses

Hipro is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Hipro 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

Hipro Related Warnings

Is the use of Hipro safe for pregnant women?

Hipro can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Hipro, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Hipro safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Hipro. If you see any side effects, stop taking Hipro immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Hipro again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Hipro on the Kidneys?

Hipro rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Hipro on the Liver?

Hipro is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Hipro on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Hipro on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Hipro with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Phenytoin

Mild

Probenecid

Hipro Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hipro 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 Hipro

Is this Hipro habit forming or addictive?

You may get addicted to Hipro. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Hipro. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Hipro is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Hipro in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Hipro Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hipro

Using Hipro with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Hipro

Consuming Hipro with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Hipro

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Hipro?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Hipro is a brand name for ciprofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Hipro for sinus infection?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Hipro 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.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Hipro?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Hipro 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Hipro 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

Hipro 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 Hipro to you.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Hipro with dextromethorphan?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Hipro can be taken with dextromethorphan. There are no known interactions between them. However, if you are experiencing any side effects after taking these two medicines to inform your doctor.