Uses / Indications:
Ciprolyn 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:
Ciprolyn 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 Ciprolyn 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 Ciprolyn 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. Ciprolyn 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Ciprolyn 500mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How it works:
Ciprolyn 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 Ciprolyn for streptococcal infection? : Ciprolyn 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 Ciprolyn with pantoprazole? : Ciprolyn 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 Ciprolyn with metronidazole? : Ciprolyn 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 Ciprolyn with birth control pills or does it affect birth control? : Yes, you can take Ciprolyn 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 Ciprolyn banned? : Ciprolyn is not a banned drug. It is available as a prescription medicine.|Is Ciprolyn a penicillin? : Ciprolyn is not a penicillin. It belongs to a different group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. |Is Ciprolyn bactericidal (kills bacteria) or bacteriostatic (slows the growth of bacteria)? : Ciprolyn is a bactericidal (kills bacteria) agent. It belongs to a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones and acts by inhibiting bacterial DNA-gyrase.|Is Ciprolyn safe? : Ciprolyn 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 Ciprolyn a cephalosporin? : Ciprolyn is not a cephalosporin. It belongs to a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones.|Can I take Ciprolyn with ibuprofen? : Use of Ciprolyn with ibuprofen can increase the central nervous system side effects of Ciprolyn. Consult your doctor before using both the medicines together.|Can I take Ciprolyn with paracetamol? : Ciprolyn 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 Ciprolyn with hydrocodone? : Ciprolyn 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 Ciprolyn with fluconazole? : Ciprolyn and fluconazole, when taken together, can cause heart-related side effects. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.|Can I take Ciprolyn with phenazopyridine? : Ciprolyn 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 Ciprolyn with omeprazole? : Omeprazole can slow the absorption of Ciprolyn if taken together. So, the action of Ciprolyn may get slow. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.|Can I take Ciprolyn with hydroxyzine? : Ciprolyn and hydroxyzine, when taken together, can cause heart-related side effects. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.|Can I take Ciprolyn with azithromycin? : Ciprolyn and azithromycin, when taken together, can cause heart related side effects. Talk to your doctor before taking both the drugs together.|Can I take Ciprolyn for yeast infection? : No, Ciprolyn is not indicated in the treatment of yeast infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for the treatment of yeast infection.|Does Ciprolyn contain sulfa? : Ciprolyn 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 Ciprolyn cover pseudomonas? : Ciprolyn 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 Ciprolyn with dextromethorphan? : Ciprolyn 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 Ciprolyn with doxylamine? : Ciprolyn 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 Ciprolyn with amoxicillin? : Ciprolyn 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 Ciprolyn with pseudophedrine? : Ciprolyn 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 Ciprolyn with Tamsulosin? : Ciprolyn 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:
Ciprolyn with Selegiline|Ciprolyn with Rasagiline|Ciprolyn with Strontium Chloride|Ciprolyn with Tizanidine|Ciprolyn with Clozapine|Ciprolyn with Warfarin|Ciprolyn with Phenindione|Ciprolyn with Metamizole / Dipyrone|Ciprolyn with Oxyphenbutazone|Ciprolyn with Pramipexole|Ciprolyn with Ropinirole|Ciprolyn with Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone|Ciprolyn with Fosphenytoin|Ciprolyn with Phenytoin|Ciprolyn with Magaldrate|Ciprolyn with Pentoxifylline|Ciprolyn with Piribedil|Ciprolyn with Nimesulide|Ciprolyn with Olanzapine|Ciprolyn with Cinacalcet|Ciprolyn with Glimepiride|Ciprolyn with Acarbose|Ciprolyn with Tolbutamide|Ciprolyn with Glibenclamide|Ciprolyn with Sitagliptin|Ciprolyn with Gliclazide|Ciprolyn with Nateglinide