Cifran C TH Tablet (Ciprofloxacin)

Cifran C TH Tablet

Cifran CTH Tablet is an antibiotic medicine containing ciprofloxacin and tinidazole. This medicine is used to treat infections affecting various parts of your body like the lungs, stomach, intestines, genital and urinary tract. Cifran CTH Tablet works by stopping the growth of and killing the infection causing microorganisms by interfering with their DNA formation.

Cifran CTH Tablet may cause side effects like diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, weakness, change in taste, nausea, and vomiting. Consult your doctor if these side effects get worse or persist. Cifran CTH Tablet may also cause dizziness. Hence, avoid activities that require your mental focus like driving vehicles or operating machines. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it.

Cifran CTH Tablet should be taken after food as advised by your doctor. Take this medicine around the same time every day for the ease of remembering. Complete the whole treatment to avoid anti-bacterial resistance (a condition where microbes evolve mechanisms that protect them from the effects of antibiotics).

Cifran CTH Tablet is not recommended if you have any conditions like tendonitis (swelling of fibres that attach bone with muscles) or myasthenia gravis (severe weakness of the muscles). This medicine can make birth control pills less effective. Your doctor may recommend a different birth control method to prevent unintended pregnancy while on treatment with this medicine.

Cifran CTH Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. Let your doctor know about all your ongoing medicines as well, as they can interact with this medicine and may cause side effects. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Cifran CTH Tablet
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain
Joint pain
Black or tarry stools
Fever with chills
Chest tightness
Ringing or buzzing in the ears
Numbness of the hands
Runny nose
Sneezing
Difficulty in breathing
Cough
Change in taste/ Metallic taste
Acid or sour stomach
Dizziness
Headache
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting
Dry mouth
Mood swings
Body pain

Uses of Cifran CTH Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Community-acquired pneumonia
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) refers to pneumonia (lung infection) that is caught in a community setting. It does not happen in a hospital, nursing home, or other healthcare centres. CAP can be caused by bacteria or virus. Cifran CTH Tablet is used to treat CAP caused by bacteria.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is the swelling and irritation of bronchial tubes that regulate airflow in your lungs. Cifran CTH Tablet is also used to treat symptoms of chronic bronchitis (a long-lasting form of bronchitis) and subsequent episodes of bronchitis caused by bacteria.
Pyelonephritis
Pyelonephritis is the swelling of the kidneys due to bacterial infection. This infection starts in your urethra or bladder and spreads through the ureters to the kidneys. Cifran CTH Tablet is used to treat pyelonephritis.
Cystitis
Cystitis is the swelling of the urinary bladder usually caused by a bacterial infection. Cifran CTH Tablet is used to treat cystitis.
Gonococcal infection
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by Neisseria gonorrhoea bacteria that infects both men and women. It spreads through vaginal, oral, and anal sex, particularly when no protection is used. Cifran CTH Tablet is used to treat the gonococcal infection.
Joint infection
Bacterial joint infection or septic arthritis is a painful condition of joints that require antibiotics to treat. Bacteria can get into your joint causing infection which leads to pain, swelling, redness at your joints and makes it difficult to move. Cifran CTH Tablet is used to treat joint infections caused by bacteria.
Amoebiasis
Amoebiasis is a parasitic infection of the intestines which leads to diarrhoea, abdominal pain, dehydration and is caused by the Entamoeba histolytica parasite. This infection may also be asymptomatic in some cases. Cifran CTH Tablet is used in the treatment amoebiasis.
Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginitis (BV) is an infection in the vagina caused by an overgrowth of bacteria that live inside the vagina. The vagina contains good and bad bacteria. In this condition, there is an excess of bad bacteria which alters the normal balance of vaginal bacteria. Cifran CTH Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis.

Dosage

Cifran 250 mg Tablet
Cifran 500 mg Tablet
Cifran C TH Tablet
Cifran CT Tablet
Cifran-OZ Tablet

When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid taking Cifran CTH Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical help if you experience allergic reactions like redness, swelling (anywhere in your body), hives (skin rash), breathing difficulty etc.
Tendinitis or tendon rupture
Cifran CTH Tablet can cause muscle damage especially in old age. Do not take Cifran CTH Tablet if you have conditions like tendonitis (swelling of fibres that attach bone with muscles) or tendon rupture (a partial or complete tear of the tendon- the tissue that connects muscle to bone).
Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a skeletal muscle weakness condition characterized by severe weakness of any of the muscles under your voluntary control, including the arms and legs. Cifran CTH Tablet should be avoided if you have myasthenia gravis as it may worsen your condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Cifran CTH Tablet is not recommended to be used in pregnancy due to the risk of undesirable effects on your developing foetus. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine when the benefits to you outweigh the risks to the foetus.
Breast-feeding
Cifran CTH Tablet is present in breast milk. Therefore, it is not recommended to be used while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for understanding all risks and benefits associated with this medicine before taking it.
General warnings
Blood cell count
Cifran CTH Tablet may decrease your blood cell count. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your blood cell count and may adjust the dose of this medicine as needed based on your clinical condition.
Antibiotic resistance
Complete your entire course of treatment with Cifran CTH Tablet, even if the condition gets better to avoid antibiotic resistance (a condition where microbes evolve mechanisms that protect them from the effects of antibiotics). If you still feel unwell after completing your antibiotic course, consult your doctor.
Neurotoxicity
Cifran CTH Tablet rarely may cause neurological toxicity. Neurotoxicity occurs when exposure to certain toxic substances (neurotoxicants) alters the normal activity of your nervous system and show effects like convulsions, peripheral neuropathy (weakness, numbness and pain from nerve damage, usually in the hands and feet), headache, and dizziness.
Driving or operating machines
Cifran CTH Tablet may cause sleepiness or dizziness. Therefore, avoid driving vehicles and operating heavy machines after taking this medicine.
Use in children
Cifran CTH Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the information is not available regarding its safety and efficacy in this age group.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Do not skip any dose of this medicine. If you forget to take a dose of Cifran CTH Tablet at the given time, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Never take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor. Consult your doctor immediately if you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Cifran CTH Tablet.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol with Cifran CTH Tablet may lower your blood pressure and can cause dizziness, headache, etc. Hence, avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine
Escitalopram
Warfarin
Ethinyl Estradiol
Cholera Vaccine
Corticosteroids
Aspirin
Atorvastatin
Disease interactions
Central nervous system disorders
Cifran CTH Tablet should be used with caution if you have nerve problems, seizures (fits), depression or other mental health problems as it can worsen your conditions. Inform your doctor of your nerve conditions or seizure disorders before taking this medicine.
Colitis
Cifran CTH Tablet is used with extreme caution if you have gastrointestinal (stomach and intestines) problems, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), as it may worsen your condition.
QT Prolongation
Cifran CTH Tablet may cause a heart rhythm problem called prolonged QT intervals (an electrical heartbeat disturbance) if you are taking heart medications. It may result in fast, rapid, and irregular heartbeats. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your heart function as needed and also adjust the dose of this medicine if required based on your clinical condition.
Kidney diseases
Cifran CTH Tablet is filtered by the kidney and excreted through urine. If you have kidney problems, Cifran CTH Tablet may accumulate and lead to kidney damage. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this injection and may closely monitor your kidney functioning if required, based on your clinical condition.
Food interactions
Cifran CTH Tablet will not show its desired effects if consumed with dairy products. At least two hours gap should be maintained between the intake of this tablet and dairy products.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Cifran CTH Tablet is used to treat infections affecting various parts of your body. It should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Take this medicine with food to avoid stomach irritation. Do not break, crush or chew the tablet in your mouth.

Cifran CTH Tablet is given for a short period of time. Hence, it is important to complete the whole treatment for its better result.

Keep it away from children and pets. Do not take medicines after the expiry date. Discard the unused medicine properly after the expiry date.

Avoid consuming dairy products while taking Cifran CTH Tablet as it reduces the efficiency of this medicine.

Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it can increase the risk of drowsiness.

Consult your doctor if your condition is not improved or getting worse even after completing the course of Cifran CTH Tablet.