Cipro
Ciprofloxacin film-coated tablets from 250mg to 1000mg, used for urinary, respiratory and gastrointestinal bacterial infection. A fluoroquinolone.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Ciprofloxacin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 250 · 500 · 750 · 1000mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Cipro on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infection · Urinary Tract Infection · Respiratory Tract Infection · Gastrointestinal Infection
- Alternative names
- Ciproxin; Ciplox
- Therapeutic class
- Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Fluoroquinolone
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones; history of tendon disorders
- Precautions and warnings
- may cause tendonitis; avoid excessive sunlight; maintain adequate hydration
- Minor side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; rash
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Bayer
- Onset Time
- 1–3 hours
- Duration
- course duration
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool dry place.
- Drug interactions
- theophylline; calcium supplements; dairy
- Age restrictions
- Avoid in children and adolescents unless necessary.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Generally avoided. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
tendon rupture, requires immediate medical attention; convulsions, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ciprofloxacin film-coated tablets from 250mg to 1000mg, used for urinary, respiratory and gastrointestinal bacterial infection. A fluoroquinolone.
Mechanism of action
Ciprofloxacin interferes with the bacterial enzymes DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, which are necessary for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination, effectively halting bacterial multiplication.
Cipro is a renowned product from Bayer containing ciprofloxacin, which is used to treat bacterial infection, urinary tract infection and respiratory tract infection. This medicine is also sold as Ciproxin and Ciplox, supplied as a tablet in strengths of 250, 500, 750 and 1000mg.
Buying Cipro online
Because generic ciprofloxacin is largely produced in India, it is often more affordable for expats and people living in areas without easy access to a well stocked pharmacy. This medication is best used under a doctor’s care.
Is Cipro from SGMeds the original brand?
No. SGMeds ships a generic with the same active ingredient (ciprofloxacin) at the strength you choose, not the original Cipro made by Bayer. We use the brand name so you can find the medicine, and the generic's manufacturer varies with stock.
What is the price of Cipro in Singapore dollars?
Cipro comes in 250, 500, 750 and 1000mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets. Each option's price is shown on this page in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs work out cheaper per tablet.
Payment and prices →Which other brands contain ciprofloxacin?
In other countries, ciprofloxacin is also sold as Ciplox. SGMeds also lists Ciloxan with the same active ingredient.
What does Cipro treat?
Cipro is used for bacterial infections, urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections and gastrointestinal infections.
Can Cipro cause side effects?
Yes. The most common side effects of ciprofloxacin are nausea and diarrhoea. Less common ones are dizziness and rash. Serious side effects include tendon rupture and convulsions. Get medical help straight away if you notice one of these serious effects.
What does Cipro interact with?
Ciprofloxacin can interact with theophylline, calcium supplements and dairy. Before you start Cipro, tell your doctor or pharmacist about any medicines, supplements or herbal remedies you take.
Can I order Cipro without a prescription?
Yes. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order Cipro: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Where can I buy Cipro in Singapore?
You can order Cipro here on SGMeds: choose the strength and pack, then check out. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Cipro is the originator brand name, made by Bayer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Bayer and do not ship the original Cipro.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Ciprofloxacin) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.