Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent uncomplicated and complicated infections caused by bacteria susceptible to this medicine’s action.

Do not take Ciprofloxacin

• If you’re allergic to Ciprofloxacin or any other fluoroquinolone antibiotic, or any component of this medicine.

• If you are taking the medicine Tizanidine.

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this drug including:

• If you have tendon problems.

• If you have heart problems, including heart failure or irregular heartbeats.

• If you have central nervous system problems such as epilepsy or seizures.

• If you have nerve problems.

• If you have kidney problems.

• If you have liver problems.

• If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or other history of joint problems.

• If you have the disease Myasthenia Gravis.

• If you have diabetes. 

• If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or breast-feeding.

This medicine may severely affect your tendons, joints and nerves system.

The risk of getting tendon problems is higher if you are over 60 years of age, are taking corticosteroids, or have had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant.

The risk of having joint problems is higher in children under the age of 18 years. 

Possible side effects

Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; blisters; itching; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this product and contact your doctor if you develop tendon problems such as pain and swelling.