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💊 Ciprofloxacin Oral Liquid 250 mg/5 mL (p)
📘 Description:
Ciprofloxacin oral liquid (suspension) is a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic formulated for oral use in pediatric patients or those who cannot swallow tablets. Each 5 mL contains 250 mg of Ciprofloxacin base.
📄 Prescription / Indications:
Used to treat bacterial infections such as:
- Complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Typhoid fever
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Gastrointestinal infections (e.g., Shigella, E. coli, Salmonella)
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Anthrax post-exposure prophylaxis
- Bone and joint infections
- Pediatric patients when oral suspension is necessary
🌿 Nature / Drug Class:
- Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
- Bactericidal
- Active against a wide range of Gram-negative and some Gram-positive bacteria
✅ Advantages:
- High strength per dose (suitable for severe pediatric infections)
- Easy administration in children or patients with swallowing difficulty
- Good bioavailability and distribution
- Convenient oral step-down from IV therapy
⚠️ Precautions:
- Use with extreme caution in children (generally restricted unless no safer alternatives)
- Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- May cause joint and tendon issues in growing children
- Avoid concurrent administration with calcium, dairy, antacids, or iron (reduce absorption)
- Monitor for CNS effects (e.g., restlessness, agitation)
- Watch for signs of photosensitivity
📦 Common Packaging:
- Dry powder for reconstitution
- Usually supplied in bottles to be reconstituted with clean water before use
- After reconstitution, yields a suspension of 250 mg Ciprofloxacin per 5 mL
- Comes with measuring cup or oral syringe
❄️ Storage:
- Before reconstitution: Store at room temperature (below 25°C), dry place
- After reconstitution:
- Store in a refrigerator or cool place
- Use within 7–14 days (as per product instructions)
- Shake well before each use