Zucipro 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Zucipro 500 Tablet Information

Zucipro 500 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Zucipro 500 Tablet have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Zucipro 500 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zucipro 500 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zucipro 500 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Zucipro 500 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zucipro 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Zucipro 500 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zucipro 500 Tablet contraindications section.

Additionally, Zucipro 500 Tablet 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 Zucipro 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Zucipro Benefits & Uses
Zucipro Dosage & How to Take
Zucipro Side Effects
Zucipro Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Zucipro with Other Drugs
Zucipro Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Zucipro
Zucipro Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Zucipro 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Zucipro 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Zucipro 500 Tablet 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

Zucipro 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Zucipro 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Zucipro may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Zucipro again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Zucipro 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Zucipro 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Zucipro may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Zucipro 500 Tablet on the Liver?

Zucipro may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Zucipro 500 Tablet on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Zucipro 500 Tablet with Other Drugs

Zucipro 500 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Phenytoin

Mild

Probenecid

Zucipro 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zucipro 500 Tablet 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 Zucipro 500 Tablet

Is this Zucipro 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Zucipro 500 Tablet can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.

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

After taking Zucipro 500 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Zucipro 500 Tablet only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Zucipro 500 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Zucipro 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zucipro 500 Tablet

Using Zucipro 500 Tablet with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zucipro 500 Tablet

Consuming Zucipro 500 Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Zucipro 500 Tablet

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Zucipro on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Prakash kumar MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Zucipro on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Zucipro with tramadol?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Zucipro 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Zucipro with doxylamine?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Zucipro and doxylamine can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Zucipro 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

Zucipro 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 Zucipro to you.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Zucipro?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Zucipro 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.