Cipro
Indicated to manage diverse bacterial infections, developed to target bacterial DNA gyrase and TOPoisomerase.
- 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.
Prescription rules on Cipro vary by country.
Cipro details
- 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
- Supply category
- Pharmacist-supplied medicine; local rules apply
- 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
Indicated to manage diverse bacterial infections, developed to target bacterial DNA gyrase and TOPoisomerase.
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.
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.
Registration in Singapore and Malaysia
- Singapore
- Malaysia
About Cipro
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.
Cipro availability in Asia
Cipro is registered across 14 markets including Japan, the UAE and Singapore, with availability also in Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. 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.