Ciprofloxacin extended-release tablets

What are ciprofloxacin extended-release tablets?

CIPROFLOXACIN (Cipro® XR, Proquin XR™) is a quinolone antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections. Generic ciprofloxacin extended-release tablets are not available.

What should my health care professional know before I take ciprofloxacin?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

dehydration
kidney disease
liver disease
seizures (convulsions)
stomach problems (especially colitis)
an unusual or allergic reaction to ciprofloxacin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding

How should I take this medicine?

If you are taking CIPRO® XR tablets: Take tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets whole with a full glass of water. Do not split, crush, or chew the tablets. Cipro® XR tablets may be taken with food or on an empty stomach. Take your doses at the same time each day. Do not take with magnesium/aluminum antacids, sucralfate, Videx® (didanosine) chewable/buffered tablets or pediatric powder, or with other products containing calcium, iron or zinc. Cipro® XR tablets may be taken two hours before or six hours after taking these products. Cipro® XR should not be taken with dairy products (such as milk or yogurt) or calcium-fortified juices alone; however, it may be taken with a meal that contains these products. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.

If you are taking PROQUIN® XR tablets: Take tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets whole with a full glass of water. Do not split, crush, or chew the tablets. Proquin XR tablets should be taken shortly after a main meal, preferably the evening meal. Do not take with magnesium/aluminum antacids, sucralfate, Videx® (didanosine) chewable/buffered tablets or pediatric powder, or with other products containing calcium, iron or zinc. Proquin® XR tablets may be taken 4 hours before or 2 hours after taking these products. Proquin® XR should not be taken with dairy products (such as milk or yogurt) or calcium-fortified juices alone; however, it may be taken with a meal that contains these products. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. This medication should be taken at regular intervals, just once a day.

What drug(s) may interact with ciprofloxacin?

acetazolamide
aluminum salts
antacids
caffeine
calcium salts
citric acid; potassium citrate; sodium citrate products
didanosine, ddI
doxercalciferol
iron supplements
magnesium salts
manganese
medicines for diabetes
methazolamide
multivitamins containing calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, or zinc
mexiletine
NSAIDs such as Advil®, Aleve®, ibuprofen, Motrin®, naproxen
phenytoin
probenecid
ramelteon
sodium bicarbonate
sucralfate
theophylline
ursodiol
warfarin
zinc salts

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking ciprofloxacin?

Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 to 3 days or if your symptoms get worse.

If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.

Make sure you stay well hydrated while taking ciprofloxacin. Drink several glasses of water a day. This helps to prevent crystals of the drug from developing in your urine.

Cut down on drinks that contain caffeine. Ciprofloxacin can increase the stimulant effects of caffeine and cause heart, breathing and other problems.

Keep out of the sun, or wear protective clothing outdoors and use a sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or sun tanning beds or booths.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how ciprofloxacin affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient.

Antacids can make ciprofloxacin ineffective. If you get an upset stomach and want to take an antacid, make sure there is an interval of at least 2 hours since you last took ciprofloxacin, or 6 hours before your next dose. Iron and zinc preparations can also make ciprofloxacin ineffective. Do not take multivitamins at the same time you take your ciprofloxacin tablets.

If you notice pain or swelling of a tendon or around a joint, stop taking ciprofloxacin. Call your healthcare provider. Rest the affected area. Do not exercise or take ciprofloxacin again until your healthcare provider tells you to do so.

Stop taking ciprofloxacin if you develop a skin rash or other allergic reaction. Call your healthcare provider immediately.

If you notice pain, burning, tingling, numbness and/or weakness, discontinue ciprofloxacin and call your healthcare professional immediately.

If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking ciprofloxacin.

What side effects may I notice from taking ciprofloxacin?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

difficulty breathing
fever
hallucinations
increased sensitivity to the sun or ultraviolet light
irregular heartbeat, palpitations or chest pain
joint, muscle or tendon pain
nervousness, excitability, restlessness
reduced amount of urine
severe or watery diarrhea
skin rash, itching
seizures (convulsions)
swelling of the face or neck
unusual pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness
vomiting

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

diarrhea
difficulty sleeping
dizziness, drowsiness
headache
nausea
stomach upset

Where can I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

Store at room temperature between 15—30 degrees C (59—86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

Ciprofloxacin eye ointment

What is ciprofloxacin eye ointment?

CIPROFLOXACIN (Ciloxan®) is an antibiotic. It treats some infections of the eye that cause conjunctivitis. Generic ciprofloxacin eye ointment is not available.

What should my health care professional know before I use ciprofloxacin?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

an unusual or allergic reaction to ciprofloxacin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Ciprofloxacin eye ointment is only for use in the eye. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash hands before and after use. Tilt your head back slightly and pull your lower eyelid down with your index finger to form a pouch. Try not to touch the tip of the tube, to your eye, fingertips, or any other surface. Squeeze the end of the tube to apply a thin layer of the ointment to the inside of the lower eyelid. Close the eye gently to spread the ointment. Your vision may blur for a few minutes. Use your doses at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using except on your prescriber's advice.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.

What drug(s) may interact with ciprofloxacin?

Do not use any other eye products without telling your prescriber or health care professional. Check before starting or stopping any of your medicines or non-prescription products.

What should I watch for while taking ciprofloxacin?

Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 to 3 days.

If your eyes are more sensitive to light, wear sunglasses.

Stop using ciprofloxacin eye solution immediately if you notice signs of an allergic reaction.

What side effects may I notice from using ciprofloxacin?

Side effects with ciprofloxacin eye drops are rare, they include:

blurred vision that does not go away
burning, stinging, or itching of the eyes or eyelids
redness, swelling, or pain of the eyes or eyelids

Where can I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store between 2 and 25 degrees C (36 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused eye ointment after the expiration date.

Ciprofloxacin eye solution

What is ciprofloxacin eye solution?

CIPROFLOXACIN (Ciloxan®) is an antibiotic. It treats some infections of the eye that cause corneal ulcers or conjunctivitis. Generic ciprofloxacin eye solution is available.

What should my health care professional know before I use ciprofloxacin?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

an unusual or allergic reaction to ciprofloxacin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Ciprofloxacin eye solution is only for use in the eye. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash hands before and after use. Tilt your head back slightly and pull your lower eyelid down with your index finger to form a pouch. Try not to touch the tip of the dropper to your eye, fingertips, or any other surface. Squeeze the prescribed number of drops into the pouch. Close the eye gently to spread the drops. Your vision may blur for a few minutes. Use your doses at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.

What drug(s) may interact with ciprofloxacin?

Do not use any other eye products without telling your prescriber or health care professional. Check before starting or stopping any of your medicines or non-prescription products.

What should I watch for while taking ciprofloxacin?

Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 to 3 days.

If your eyes are more sensitive to light, wear sunglasses.

Stop using ciprofloxacin eye solution immediately if you notice signs of an allergic reaction.

What side effects may I notice from using ciprofloxacin?

Side effects with ciprofloxacin eye drops are rare, they include:

blurred vision that does not go away
burning, stinging, or itching of the eyes or eyelids
redness, swelling, or pain of the eyes or eyelids

Where can I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store between 2 and 25 degrees C (36 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused eye drops after the expiration date.

Ciprofloxacin injection

What is ciprofloxacin injection?

CIPROFLOXACIN (Cipro®) is an antibiotic. It treats many kinds of infections of the skin, bone, stomach, brain, blood, lungs, sinuses, ear, and urinary tract. It also treats certain sexually transmitted diseases. Generic ciprofloxacin injections are not yet available.

What should my health care professional know before I receive ciprofloxacin?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

dehydration
kidney disease
liver disease
seizures (convulsions)
stomach problems (especially colitis)
an unusual or allergic reaction to ciprofloxacin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Ciprofloxacin is for slow infusion into a vein. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Use your doses at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using except on your prescriber's advice.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.

What drug(s) may interact with ciprofloxacin?

acetazolamide
caffeine
citric acid; potassium citrate; sodium citrate products
doxercalciferol
medicines for diabetes
methazolamide
mexiletine
NSAIDs such as Advil®, Aleve®, ibuprofen, Motrin®, naproxen
phenytoin
probenecid
ramelteon
sodium bicarbonate
theophylline
warfarin

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking ciprofloxacin?

Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 to 3 days.

If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.

Make sure you stay well hydrated while taking ciprofloxacin. Drink several glasses of water a day. This helps to prevent crystals of the drug from developing in your urine.

Cut down on drinks that contain caffeine. Ciprofloxacin can increase the stimulant effects of caffeine and cause heart, breathing and other problems.

Keep out of the sun, or wear protective clothing outdoors and use a sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or sun tanning beds or booths.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how ciprofloxacin affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient.

If you notice pain, burning, tingling, numbness and/or weakness, let your healthcare professional know immediately.

If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are using ciprofloxacin.

What side effects may I notice from receiving ciprofloxacin?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

difficulty breathing
fever
hallucinations
increased sensitivity to the sun or ultraviolet light
irregular heartbeat, palpitations or chest pain
joint, muscle or tendon pain
nervousness, excitability, restlessness
pain, swelling and irritation at the injection site
reduced amount of urine
severe or watery diarrhea
skin rash, itching
seizures (convulsions)
swelling of the face or neck
unusual pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness
vomiting

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

diarrhea
difficulty sleeping
dizziness, drowsiness
headache
nausea
stomach upset

Where can I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

After mixing the injection solution, store either at room temperature below 25 degrees C (77 degrees F), or in a refrigerator, between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F) for up to 14 days. Follow manufacturer's advice on the storage of diluted solutions. Throw away any unused injection solution.

Ciprofloxacin oral suspension

What is ciprofloxacin oral suspension?

CIPROFLOXACIN (Cipro®) is an antibiotic. It treats many kinds of infections of the skin, bone, stomach, brain, blood, lungs, sinuses, ear, and urinary tract. It also treats certain sexually transmitted diseases. Generic ciprofloxacin oral suspension is available.

What should my health care professional know before I take ciprofloxacin?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

dehydration
kidney disease
liver disease
seizures (convulsions)
stomach problems (especially colitis)
an unusual or allergic reaction to ciprofloxacin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding

How should I take this medicine?

Before each use, shake the suspension for about 15 seconds. Swallow the amount of suspension prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional. Do not chew the microcapsules. Although this medicine can be taken with meals, it is best to take ciprofloxacin on an empty stomach. One hour before or two hours after meals is the preferred time. Do not take with magnesium/aluminum antacids, sucralfate, Videx® (didanosine) chewable/buffered tablets or pediatric powder, or with other products containing calcium, iron or zinc. Ciprofloxacin may be taken two hours before or six hours after taking these products. Ciprofloxacin should not be taken with dairy products (such as milk or yogurt) or calcium-fortified juices alone; however, ciprofloxacin may be taken with a meal that contains these products. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What drug(s) may interact with ciprofloxacin?

acetazolamide
aluminum salts
antacids
caffeine
calcium salts
citric acid; potassium citrate; sodium citrate products
didanosine, ddI
doxercalciferol
iron supplements
magnesium salts
manganese
medicines for diabetes
methazolamide
multivitamins containing calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, or zinc
mexiletine
NSAIDs such as Advil®, Aleve®, ibuprofen, Motrin®, naproxen
phenytoin
probenecid
ramelteon
sodium bicarbonate
sucralfate
theophylline
ursodiol
warfarin
zinc salts

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking ciprofloxacin?

Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 to 3 days.

If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.

Make sure you stay well hydrated while taking ciprofloxacin. Drink several glasses of water a day. This helps to prevent crystals of the drug from developing in your urine.

Cut down on drinks that contain caffeine. Ciprofloxacin can increase the stimulant effects of caffeine and cause heart, breathing and other problems.

Keep out of the sun, or wear protective clothing outdoors and use a sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or sun tanning beds or booths.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how ciprofloxacin affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient.

Antacids can make ciprofloxacin ineffective. If you get an upset stomach and want to take an antacid, make sure there is an interval of at least 2 hours since you last took ciprofloxacin, or 6 hours before your next dose. Iron and zinc preparations can also make ciprofloxacin ineffective. Do not take multivitamins at the same time you take your ciprofloxacin tablets.

If you notice pain or swelling of a tendon or around a joint, stop taking ciprofloxacin. Call your healthcare provider. Rest the affected area. Do not exercise or take ciprofloxacin until your healthcare provider tells you to do so.

If you notice pain, burning, tingling, numbness and/or weakness, discontinue ciprofloxacin and call your healthcare professional immediately.

Stop taking ciprofloxacin if you develop a skin rash or other allergic reaction. Call your healthcare provider immediately.

If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking ciprofloxacin.

What side effects may I notice from taking ciprofloxacin?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

difficulty breathing
fever
hallucinations
increased sensitivity to the sun or ultraviolet light
irregular heartbeat, palpitations or chest pain
joint, muscle or tendon pain
nervousness, excitability, restlessness
reduced amount of urine
severe or watery diarrhea
skin rash, itching
seizures (convulsions)
swelling of the face or neck
unusual pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness
vomiting

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

diarrhea
difficulty sleeping
dizziness, drowsiness
headache
nausea

Where can I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

Store in the refrigerator or at room temperature below 30 degrees C (86 degrees F); do not freeze. Keep container tightly closed. When stored properly, the product can be used for up to 14 days. After treatment has been completed, throw away any unused medicine.

Ciprofloxacin tablets

What are ciprofloxacin tablets?

CIPROFLOXACIN (Cipro®) is an antibiotic. This drug treats many kinds of infections of the skin, bone, stomach, brain, blood, lungs, ear, and urinary tract. It also treats certain sexually transmitted diseases. Generic ciprofloxacin tablets are available.

What should my health care professional know before I take ciprofloxacin?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

dehydration
kidney disease
liver disease
seizures (convulsions)
stomach problems (especially colitis)
an unusual or allergic reaction to ciprofloxacin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding

How should I take this medicine?

Take tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow ciprofloxacin tablets whole with a full glass of water. Although this medicine can be taken with meals, it is best to take ciprofloxacin on an empty stomach. One hour before or two hours after meals is the preferred time. Do not take with magnesium/aluminum antacids, sucralfate, Videx® (didanosine) chewable/buffered tablets or pediatric powder, or with other products containing calcium, iron or zinc. Ciprofloxacin may be taken two hours before or six hours after taking these products. Ciprofloxacin should not be taken with dairy products (such as milk or yogurt) or calcium-fortified juices alone; however, ciprofloxacin may be taken with a meal that contains these products. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. This medication should be taken at regular intervals.

What drug(s) may interact with ciprofloxacin?

acetazolamide
aluminum salts
antacids
caffeine
calcium salts
citric acid; potassium citrate; sodium citrate products
didanosine, ddI
doxercalciferol
iron supplements
magnesium salts
manganese
medicines for diabetes
methazolamide
multivitamins containing calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, or zinc
mexiletine
NSAIDs such as Advil®, Aleve®, ibuprofen, Motrin®, naproxen
phenytoin
probenecid
ramelteon
sodium bicarbonate
sucralfate
theophylline
ursodiol
warfarin
zinc salts