Generic Cipro (zoxan By Fdc)

Generic Cipro (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets) - Product Information

Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride tablets (Generic Cipro) is used for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in Urinary Tract Infections, Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis in Females, Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis, Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, Acute Sinusitis, Skin and Skin Structure Infections, Bone and Joint Infections, Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections, Infectious Diarrhoea, Typhoid Fever (Enteric Fever) , Uncomplicated Cervical and Urethral Gonorrhoea, Epididymo-orchitis and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. It also reduces the incidence or progression of disease following exposure to anthrax.
Zoxan tablets are manufactured by FDC Limited in the strengths of 250 mg and 500 mg.

Name of the Drug

We supply original Zoxan Tablets manufactured by FDC Limited or Ciplox by Cipla

Manufacturer of Zoxan Tablets

For Zoxan 

FDC Limited  
Website: www.fdcindia.com

For Ciplox 

Cipla Ltd 

Website:www.cipla.com

Active Ingredient present in Zoxan Tablets

The active ingredient present in Zoxan Tablets is Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride. Each film-coated Zoxan tablet contains 250 mg or 500 mg of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride, IP, equivalent to Ciprofloxacin, IP.

Uses of Generic Cipro (Ciprofloxacin HCl Tablets)

Generic Cipro is used to treat different types of bacterial infections in our body. It may also be used to prevent or slow anthrax after exposure. It is an antibiotic in a group of drugs called Fluoroquinolones.

Generic Cipro (Zoxan Tablets) - Dosage

Zoxan Tablets (Ciprofloxacin HCl) should be swallowed whole with adequate amount of liquid. Generic Cipro tablets can be taken with or without regard to meals. Fluids should be taken liberally. Antacids should not be taken concomitantly or within two hours of dosing. The adult dosage for various indications is given below:

Respiratory tract, bone and joint infections:
Mild/moderate 500 mg twice daily/or 1000 mg once daily
Severe/complicated 750 mg twice daily
Urinary tract infections:
Acute uncomplicated 500 mg od for 3 days
Mild/moderate 250 mg twice daily / 500 mg once daily
Severe/complicated 500 mg twice daily/or 1000 mg once daily
Infectious diarrhoea:
Mild/moderate/severe 500 mg twice daily/or 1000 mg once daily
Gonorrhoea 250 mg single dose
Non-gonococcal urethritis 750 mg twice daily
Chancroid 500 mg twice daily/1000 mg once daily
Other infections 500-750 mg twice daily
Chronic Bacterial prostatitis:
1000 mg once daily for 28 days

How to Use Generic Cipro (Zoxan Tablets)

Take Zoxan tablets exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Take this medicine with a full glass of water (8 ounces). Drink several extra glasses of fluid each day while you are taking it. This medicine may be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time each day.

Take this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. It will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Generic Cipro (Ciprofloxacin HCl Tablets) - Contraindications

Ciprofloxacin HCl tablets (Generic Cipro) are contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin, any member of the quinolone class of antimicrobial agents, or any of the inactive components present in tablets. Simultaneous administration with Tizanidine is also contraindicated.

Ciprofloxacin HCl Side Effects

The common side effects of Ciprofloxacin HCl tablets (Generic Cipro) are Diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, restlessness and rash.

Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction including: hives, difficult breathing, and swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Ciprofloxacin HCl tablets and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
• severe dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeats
• sudden pain, snapping or popping sound, bruising, swelling, tenderness, stiffness, or loss of movement in any of your joints
• diarrhea that is watery or bloody
• confusion, hallucinations, depression, unusual thoughts or behavior
• seizure (convulsions)
• pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, weakness
• urinating less than usual or not at all
• easy bruising or bleeding
• numbness, tingling, or unusual pain anywhere in your body
• the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild
• severe skin reaction, fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling

Less serious side effects of Zoxan may include:
• nausea, vomiting
• dizziness or drowsiness
• blurred vision
• feeling nervous, anxious, or agitated
• sleep problems (insomnia or nightmares)

Overdose symptoms may include seizures, urination problems, weakness, or blue lips with pale skin. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Warnings & Precautions when using Generic Cipro (Ciprofloxacin HCl Tablets)

You should not use Generic Cipro if:
• you are also taking tizanidine (Zanaflex®)
• you have a history of myasthenia gravis
• you are allergic to ciprofloxacin or similar medications such as gemifloxacin (Factive®), levofloxacin (Levaquin®), moxifloxacin (Avelox®), ofloxacin (Floxin®), and norfloxacin (Noroxin®)

To make sure you can safely take Ciprofloxacin HCl tablets, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
• a history of allergic reaction to an antibiotic
• joint problems
• epilepsy or seizures
• kidney or liver disease
• diabetes
• muscle weakness or trouble breathing
• low levels of potassium in your blood (hypokalemia)
• a personal or family history of Long QT syndrome
• heart rhythm disorder, especially if you take quinidine (Quin-G®), disopyramide (Norpace®), bretylium (Bretylol®), procainamide (Pronestyl, Procan SR ®), amiodarone (Cordarone®, Pacerone®), or sotalol (Betapace®)


You may be taking certain other medicines that should not be taken at the same time. Avoid taking the following medicines within 6 hours before and 2 hours after you take this medicine. These medicines can make it much less effective when taken at the same time:
• antacids that contain calcium, magnesium or aluminum (such as Tums®, Antacid®, Mylanta®, and Rolaids®)
• the ulcer medicine sucralfate (Carafate®)
• didanosine (Videx®) powder or chewable tablets
• vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium, iron, or zinc

Avoid caffeine while you are taking this medicine as the medication can make the effects of caffeine stronger.  Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. It can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors. Call your doctor if you have severe burning, redness, itching, rash, or swelling after being in the sun.

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop taking this medicine and call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to. It may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Ciprofloxacin During Pregnancy

Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride tablets are classified by the US FDA as pregnancy category C. This medicine may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Ciprofloxacin HCl should not be used during pregnancy unless the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to both fetus and mother. It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Overdose Symptoms and Treatment

In the event of acute overdosage of Ciprofloxacin HCl tablets , reversible renal toxicity has been reported in some cases. The stomach has to be emptied by inducing vomiting or by gastric lavage. The patient should be carefully monitored and given supportive treatment, including monitoring of renal function and administration of magnesium, aluminum, or calcium containing antacids which can reduce the absorption of Ciprofloxacin HCl. Adequate hydration should be be maintained. Only a small amount of Ciprofloxacin (< 10%) is removed from the body after hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.

Buy Zoxan 250 mg and 500 mg Tablets (Generic Cipro Pills) Online at Only $0.35 per Pill

You can buy Generic Cipro pills (Ciprofloxacin HCl tablets) online at a cheap price from Clear Sky Pharmacy. Zoxan 250 mg and 500 mg pills, manufactured by FDC Limited, India are supplied in a blister strip of 10 tablets. The 250 mg tablets cost only $0.22 per unit when you place an order for 400 tablets.

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