COFLOX 500MG

Why do you need to give this medicine? Coflox is used in adults to treat the following bacterial infections: respiratory tract infections, long lasting or recurring ear or sinus infections, urinary tract infections, infections of the testicles, genital organ infections in women, gastro-intestinal tract infections and intra-abdominal infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, to treat infections in patients with a very low white blood cell count (neutropenia), to prevent infections in patients with a very low white blood cell count (neutropenia), to prevent infections due to the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis, anthrax inhalation exposure.

INGREDIENTS

Each tablet contains 500mg of Ciprofloxacin

ADDED INFORMATION

This medication contains microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone, silica colloidal anhydrous, magnesium stearate. Do not use if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Hypersensitivity to quinolones.

Concurrent use with tizanidine.

DOSAGE

For acute pyelonephritis and UTIs: 500mg twice daily

For secondary prevention of meningococcal meningitis: 

Adults and children greater than 12: 500mg for 1 dose

Children 5-11 years: 250mg for 1 dose

Child 1months – 4 years:30mg/kg (Max per dose 125mg)

General infections: 500mg twice daily, can be increased to 750mg twice daily in severe infections

For surgical prophylaxis: 750mg 60 minutes before procedure. 

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS 

This drug may cause nausea, diarrhoea, joint pains in children, hyperactivity or agitation, headache, dizziness, sleeping problems, or taste disorders. Report to the pharmacist or physician if side effects worsen or last more than a few days.

WARNING

Unless you take Ciprofloxacin during meals, do not eat or drink any dairy products (such as milk or yoghurt) or drinks with added calcium when you take the tablets, as they may affect the absorption of the active substance. If your symptoms persist, you should get advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

STORAGE

Keep out of the sight and reach of children, and do not store above 25˚C