Neofloxin 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ciprofloxacin |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Neofloxin (Ciprofloxacin) Medicine
Product Category
- Medicine
- Anti-infective
- Antibiotic
Description
- Effective for the treatment of single infection or mixed infections
- Can be used for infections resistant to other antibiotics
- Active against gram negative and gram positive bacteria
- Bactericidal action results from interference with DNA gyrase
- Well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract
- Widely distributed into body tissues and fluids
- Excreted in the urine as unchanged drug and metabolites
- Dosage depends on severity, type of infection, and patient factors
- Administered orally, via IV infusion, or as extended-release tablets
- Dosage adjustment may be necessary in renal impairment
- Not recommended for use in pediatric population
- Storage temperature below 30°C, protected from light and moisture
Color Options
- White
Dimensions
- Tablet Size: Various sizes
- IV Bag Size: Standard
Materials
- Active Ingredient:
- Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
- Packaging Material:
- Plastic container
- Aluminum foil strip
- Box
Technical Specifications
- Concentration Per Dose: 100-750 mg
- Half Life: About 3.5 hours
- Percent Excretion Urine: 30-50%
Functions
- Treatment of urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tract infections
- Effective against skin and soft tissue infections
- Used for bone and joint infections
- Indicated for pelvic and eye, ear, nose, and throat infections
- Treatment of gonorrhea and intra-abdominal infections
Design Elements
- Tablet Shape: Rectangular
- IV Bag Type: Flexible
- Packaging Design: Branded
Usability Features
- Dosage Forms:
- Tablets
- IV Infusion
- Extended-release tablets
- Age Group:
- Adults: Recommended dosage range 100-750 mg twice daily
- Elderly: No adjustment of dosage necessary
- Adolescents and Children: Dosage should be 7.5-15 mg/kg/day
- Duration Of Treatment:
- 5 to 10 days for acute infections
- Three days after disappearance of signs and symptoms
- Special Instructions: Administer with or without meals and liberally drink fluids
Interactions
- Avoid Concurrent Use With:
- Magnesium or Aluminum containing antacids or sucralfate
- Products containing Calcium, Iron or Zinc
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system disturbances
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Joint pain
- Photosensitivity
- Increase in liver enzymes
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Teratogenicity Studies: No evidence of teratogenicity in reproduction studies
- Use During Pregnancy: Not recommended
- Use In Nursing Mothers: Not recommended
Precautions and Warnings
- Use Caution In Patients With: suspected or known CNS disorders
- Concurrent Use Avoidance: With magnesium / aluminium antacids, or sucralfate, or with calcium, iron, and zinc products
- No Concurrent Use With: Milk or yogurt alone
Special Populations
- Effectiveness: Clinical trials have shown effectiveness
- Not First Choice In: Pediatric population
Overdose Effects
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
- Confusion
- Abdominal discomfort
- Renal and hepatic impairment
- Crystalluria
- Haematuria
- Reversible renal toxicity
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, protected from light and moisture