Product Overview
• Ciprobay 500mg Tablets – ciprofloxacin HCl 500mg film-coated tablets (10 tablets) • Second-generation fluoroquinolone broad-spectrum antibiotic • Once- or twice-daily dosing for complicated & uncomplicated infections • Highly effective against Gram-negative bacteria (including Pseudomonas), many Gram-positive, atypicals & some anaerobes • Indicated for UTI, pyelonephritis, prostatitis, gonorrhoea, intra-abdominal infections, typhoid, severe gastroenteritis, bone/joint infections, respiratory tract infections • Prescription-only – rapid bactericidal action
Product Description
Ciprobay 500mg contains ciprofloxacin, the most prescribed fluoroquinolone worldwide. Achieves excellent tissue penetration (prostate, kidney, lung, bone, skin). Bioavailability ~70–80%; peak plasma levels in 1–2 hours. Standard adult dose 500mg twice daily (or 1000mg XR once daily for some indications). Treatment duration usually 3–14 days depending on infection (single 500mg dose for uncomplicated gonorrhoea). Benefits • Highly effective for complicated & resistant UTIs (including Pseudomonas) • Single-dose or 3-day treatment for uncomplicated UTI/gonorrhoea • Excellent prostate penetration – first-line for bacterial prostatitis • Oral = IV efficacy for many serious infections • Film-coated tablet – easy to swallow, reduced GI upset • Cost-effective generic equivalent to original Cipro 500mg • 10-tablet pack – perfect for short-course therapy How to Use • Adults: 500mg every 12 hours (with or without food) • Take with full glass of water – avoid dairy/calcium-rich meals within 2 hours (reduces absorption) • Swallow whole – do not crush or chew • Complete full prescribed course even if symptoms improve • Avoid antacids, iron, zinc, or sucralfate 2–6 hours around dose • Store below 25°C in original packaging