Procin 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 90.27

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ciprofloxacin
Company Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Procin 250 mg tablet Procin 500 mg tablet Procin 750 mg tablet

Title

  • Procin Antibiotic Medicine

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotics
  • Anti-infective Agents

Description

  • A broad-spectrum antibiotic indicated for the treatment of single infection or mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms.
  • Synthetic quinolone anti-infective agent with broad spectrum of activity.

Dosage Range for Adults

  • 100-750 mg twice daily

Dosage for Urinary Tract Infections

  • 250-500 mg twice daily, depending on severity

Dosage for Respiratory Tract Infections

  • 250-750 mg twice daily, depending on severity

Dosage for Gonorrhea

  • Single dose of 250 or 500 mg

Dosage for Cystic Fibrosis

  • 750 mg twice daily for pseudomonal infections of lower respiratory tract

Dosage for Impaired Renal Function

  • Adjustment may be required based on serum creatinine levels

Dosage for Adolescents and Children

  • 7.5-15 mg/kg/day, administered in two divided doses

Duration of Treatment

  • Varies based on severity of infection, typically 5 to 10 days

Extended-release Tablet Dosage

  • 1000 mg tablet once daily for three days (uncomplicated urinary tract infection)

IV Infusion Dosage

  • Urinary Tract Infection:
    • Mild to Moderate: 200 mg 12 hourly for 7-14 days
    • Severe or Complicated: 400 mg 12 hourly for 7-14 days
  • Lower Respiratory Tract Infection:
    • Mild to Moderate: 400 mg 12 hourly for 7-14 days
    • Severe or Complicated: 400 mg 8 hourly for 7-14 days
  • Nosocomial Pneumonia:
    • Mild/Moderate/Severe: 400 mg 8 hourly for 10-14 days
  • Skin and Skin Structure:
    • Mild to Moderate: 400 mg 12 hourly for 7-14 days
    • Severe or Complicated: 400 mg 8 hourly for 7-14 days
  • Bone and Joint Infection:
    • Mild to Moderate: 400 mg 12 hourly for more than 4-6 weeks
    • Severe/Complicated: 400 mg 8 hourly for more than 4-6 weeks
  • Intraabdominal (Acute abdomen):
    • Complicated: 400 mg 12 hourly for 7-14 days
  • Acute Sinusitis:
    • Mild/Moderate: 400 mg 12 hourly for 10 days
  • Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis:
    • Mild/Moderate: 400 mg 12 hourly for 28 Days

Administration Instructions

  • Ciprofloxacin IV Infusion:
    • Detailed steps for IV administration

Interaction

  • Avoid concurrent administration with certain antacids or dairy products

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other quinolones

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal Disturbances:
    • Nausea
    • Diarrhoea
    • Vomiting
    • Abdominal Pain
  • Central Nervous System Disturbances:
    • Headache
    • Dizziness
    • Tiredness
    • Confusion
  • Hypersensitivity Reactions:
    • Skin Rash
    • Pruritus
    • Possible Systemic Reactions
  • Other Reported Reactions:
    • Joint Pain
    • Mild Photosensitivity
    • Transient Increase in Liver Enzymes

Precautions & Warnings

  • Use with caution in patients with suspected or known CNS disorders
  • Instruction to take with or without meals and drink fluids liberally

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing

Use in Special Populations

  • Not a drug of first choice in pediatric population

Overdose Effects

  • Seizures
  • Hallucinations
  • Abdominal Discomfort
  • Renal and Hepatic Impairment

Therapeutic Class

  • 4-Quinolone Preparations
  • Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial Drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C, protected from light & moisture, keep out of the reach of children

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