Cifran 500 is an antibiotic tablet containing ciprofloxacin, primarily used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is commonly prescribed for respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia, urinary tract infections (UTIs), skin and soft tissue infections, and gastrointestinal infections like bacterial diarrhoea[1]. Additionally, Cifran 500 may be used for infections of the nose, throat, ear, lungs, stomach, bones, joints, prostate, and certain sexually transmitted infections including gonorrhoea[2][3][4].
The active ingredient, ciprofloxacin, is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial DNA replication, effectively killing bacteria and preventing the spread of infection[1][2]. This makes Cifran 500 effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria responsible for various types of infections[5].
Less common but approved uses include treatment for anthrax (post-exposure) and plague, as well as infections of the abdomen and chronic bacterial prostatitis in males[7].
Cifran 500 should always be taken as directed by your doctor, and the full course must be completed even if symptoms improve before the end of therapy, to avoid the risk of antibiotic resistance[1]. Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, dizziness, and headache; serious side effects, though rare, require prompt medical attention[1][2][6].
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