Floxip 250 (Ciprofloxacin)

What is Floxip 250 Tablet?

Floxip 250 Tablet is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by killing and stopping the growth of the infectious microorganisms.

Floxip 250 Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

How Floxip 250 Tablet Works

Floxip 250 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

How To Use Floxip 250 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Floxip 250 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Floxip 250 Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

Benefits Of Floxip 250 Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Floxip 250 Tablet is a versatile antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin, and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It kills and stops further growth of the bacteria causing the infection.

This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side Effects Of Floxip 250 Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Floxip

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Gastrointestinal disorder
• Joint pain
• Urticaria

Warning

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol with Floxip 250 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

Floxip 250 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

Floxip 250 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Baby should be closely monitored for development of fever, loss of appetite and diarrhea. In case, any of the above happens please inform your doctor immediately.

Driving

Floxip 250 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Floxip 250 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Floxip 250 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Floxip 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Floxip 250mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.

What If You Forget To Take Floxip Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Floxip 250mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. Is Floxip 250 Tablet safe?

Floxip 250mg Tablet is a relatively safe drug. However, it is not devoid of side effects and hence should only be take if prescribe by a doctor in the appropriate dose, frequency, and duration as advised.

2. Can the use of Floxip 250 Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Floxip 250mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

3. Can I stop taking Floxip 250 Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Floxip 250mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cure.

4. Can the use of Floxip 250 Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?

Yes, use of Floxip 250mg Tablet is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (achilies tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Floxip 250mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.