Uses / Indications:
Ciprolet DS 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
Pregnancy interaction:
Ciprolet DS 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Your doctor has prescribed Ciprolet to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Ciprolet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.
How to use:
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. Ciprolet DS 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Ciprolet DS 500mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How it works:
Ciprolet DS 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. This treats your infection.
Faq for medicine:
Can I take Ciprolet for streptococcal infection? : Ciprolet is not indicated for the treatment of streptococcal infection as it is not very active against this bacteria. Consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.|Can I take Ciprolet with pantoprazole? : Ciprolet can be taken with pantoprazole as no interactions have been reported. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Ciprolet with metronidazole? : Ciprolet can be taken with metronidazole as no interactions have been reported. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Ciprolet with birth control pills or does it affect birth control? : Yes, you can take Ciprolet with birth control pills. It does not affect birth control. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor in case you are taking birth control pills before taking any medicine.|Is Ciprolet banned? : Ciprolet is not a banned drug. It is available as a prescription medicine.|Is Ciprolet a penicillin? : Ciprolet is not a penicillin. It belongs to a different group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. |Is Ciprolet bactericidal (kills bacteria) or bacteriostatic (slows the growth of bacteria)? : Ciprolet is a bactericidal (kills bacteria) agent. It belongs to a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones and acts by inhibiting bacterial DNA-gyrase.|Is Ciprolet safe? : Ciprolet is a relatively safe drug. However, it is not devoid of side effects and hence should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor in the appropriate dose, frequency, and duration as advised.|Is Ciprolet a cephalosporin? : Ciprolet is not a cephalosporin. It belongs to a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones.|Can I take Ciprolet with ibuprofen? : Use of Ciprolet with ibuprofen can increase the central nervous system side effects of Ciprolet. Consult your doctor before using both the medicines together.|Can I take Ciprolet with paracetamol? : Ciprolet is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.|Can I take Ciprolet with hydrocodone? : Ciprolet is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with hydrocodone. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.|Can I take Ciprolet with fluconazole? : Ciprolet and fluconazole, when taken together, can cause heart-related side effects. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.|Can I take Ciprolet with phenazopyridine? : Ciprolet is not known to have any clinically significant interaction with phenazopyridine. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Ciprolet with omeprazole? : Omeprazole can slow the absorption of Ciprolet if taken together. So, the action of Ciprolet may get slow. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.|Can I take Ciprolet with hydroxyzine? : Ciprolet and hydroxyzine, when taken together, can cause heart-related side effects. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.|Can I take Ciprolet with azithromycin? : Ciprolet and azithromycin, when taken together, can cause heart related side effects. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.|Can I take Ciprolet for yeast infection? : No, Ciprolet is not indicated in the treatment of yeast infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for the treatment of yeast infection.|Does Ciprolet contain sulfa? : Ciprolet does not contain sulfur in its structure. However, history of any drug allergy should be discussed with the doctor prior to initiation of therapy.|Does Ciprolet cover pseudomonas? : Ciprolet is active against pseudomonas. But, acquired resistance (resistance after taking the antibiotic) is very common among the organism for the drug. Consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infection.|Can I take Ciprolet with dextromethorphan? : Ciprolet is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with dextromethorphan. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.|Can I take Ciprolet with doxylamine? : Ciprolet is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxylamine. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.|Can I take Ciprolet with amoxicillin? : Ciprolet is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with amoxicillin. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.|Can I take Ciprolet with pseudophedrine? : Ciprolet is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.|Can I take Ciprolet with Tamsulosin? : Ciprolet and Tamsulosin are not known to have any clinically relevant drug interactions. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.
Medicine interaction:
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