Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for selected susceptible bacterial infections. Serious and sometimes long-lasting adverse effects mean it is not a routine choice for every infection.

Cipro

Bacterial Infection, Urinary Tract Infection

250 · 500 · 750 · 1000mg

Indicated to manage diverse bacterial infections, developed to target bacterial DNA gyrase and TOPoisomerase.

From $0.71 / tablet View

Ciloxan

Bacterial Conjunctivitis

0.3%

Indicated to target bacterial ocular infections through potent antimicrobial action.

From $7.79 / bottle View

Ciprodex

Acute Otitis Externa

0.3/0.1%

Indicated to manage bacterial ear infections and formulated to alleviate inflammation and oedema within the ear canal.

From $15.30 / bottle View

Key takeaways

  • Tendon pain or swelling can precede rupture and requires stopping activity and urgent treatment review.
  • New burning, tingling, numbness, weakness or significant mental or neurological symptoms need prompt assessment.
  • Oral, intravenous, eye and ear products have different uses and must not be substituted for one another.

Listings are for comparison only; suitability and supply depend on infection, route, susceptibility, clinician and pharmacy checks, and prescription requirements.

What ciprofloxacin is used for

Uses may include selected urinary tract infection or other serious bacterial infection. Eye formulations have separate uses within eye care.

How it works

Ciprofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA enzymes. Resistance patterns and safer alternatives affect whether it is appropriate.

Important safety checks

Review tendon disorders, aneurysm risk, seizures, myasthenia gravis, kidney disease, diabetes, QT rhythm risk, pregnancy and interacting medicines. Mineral supplements and antacids can reduce oral absorption.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for sudden severe chest, abdominal or back pain, a seizure, fainting, severe mood change, tendon rupture, facial swelling, breathing difficulty, blistering skin or severe bloody diarrhoea.