Ciprofloxacin: Uses, Side Effects, and Drug Interactions
Brand names: ciprofloxacin
# Ciprofloxacin: What You Need to Know Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic medicine that doctors use to fight bacterial infections. It works by stopping bacteria from growing and spreading in your body. This medication can treat infections in different parts of your body, depending on the form your doctor prescribes. Whether it's a pill, liquid, or eye drops, ciprofloxacin helps your immune system win the battle against harmful bacteria that make you sick. Like all medicines, ciprofloxacin comes with important safety information you should know. Tell your doctor about any other medications you take, especially blood thinners like warfarin, since ciprofloxacin can make them stronger in your body. If you take theophylline or caffeine regularly, your doctor needs to know because this antibiotic can increase those levels too. Always take ciprofloxacin exactly as prescribed, don't skip doses, and finish the entire course even if you feel better. If you experience any unusual side effects or symptoms while taking this medicine, contact your doctor right away.
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Check Now ↓Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)
- DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY6,069 reports
- PAIN6,014 reports
- FATIGUE5,966 reports
- DIARRHOEA5,785 reports
- NAUSEA5,769 reports
- ARTHRALGIA5,489 reports
- DRUG INEFFECTIVE5,009 reports
- ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY4,674 reports
- DYSPNOEA4,563 reports
- CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE4,553 reports
Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.
Recent Recalls (4)
- Class II
FDC Limited · March 11, 2025
Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.3% as base, package in 5 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Leading Pharma LLC, Fairfield, NJ. Manufactured by: FDC Limited, Maharashtra, India, NDC 69315-30Defective container: Unable to get the solution out of the bottle as the spike of the cap was lodged in the nozzle of the product bottle
- Class II
FDC Limited · December 16, 2024
Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.3% as base, Sterile, package in 5 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Leading Pharma LLC, Fairfield, NJ. Manufactured by: FDC Limited, Maharashtra, India, NDCDefective container: Unable to get the solution out of the bottle as the spike of the cap was lodged in the nozzle of the product bottle
- Class II
FDC Limited · July 23, 2024
Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution USP, 0.3% as base, package in bottles: a) 10 mL (NDC 69315-308-10), b) 2.5 mL (NDC 69315-308-02), Rx Only, Distributed by: Leading Pharma LLC, Fairfield, NJ. ManufactDefective container: unable to get the solution out of the bottle as the spike of the cap was lodged in the nozzle of the product bottle.
Source: FDA (openFDA Drug Enforcement). Voluntary and mandated recalls affecting this drug.
Supplement Interactions (2)
These dietary supplements may interact with Ciprofloxacin. Always consult your healthcare provider.
- moderatecalcium
Calcium chelates fluoroquinolones, significantly reducing their absorption.
Take fluoroquinolones 2 hours before or 6 hours after calcium supplements.
- moderatemagnesium
Magnesium chelates fluoroquinolones, reducing their absorption and effectiveness.
Take fluoroquinolones 2 hours before or 6 hours after magnesium.
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