Ciprofloxacin
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water with or immediately after a meal to reduce gastrointestinal irritation. Drink abundant water throughout the day. Avoid alcohol completely during and for 3 days after stopping therapy. Complete the full course.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Metallic taste, nausea, abdominal discomfort, dizziness, headache, vomiting, loss of appetite. Rare/Severe: Tendonitis and tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, QT prolongation, disulfiram-like alcohol reaction, and seizures.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Strict prohibition on alcohol consumption due to severe disulfiram-like reactions (vomiting, flushing, tachycardia). Fluoroquinolone boxed warning for tendonitis and peripheral neuropathy. Contraindicated in myasthenia gravis, first-trimester pregnancy, and nursing mothers.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Ciprofloxacin
Found 7 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Ciprofloxacin 250mg + Tinidazole 300mg Tablets
Ciprofloxacin and Tinidazole is a broad-spectrum dual antimicrobial combination. Ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone, inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, targeting aerobic Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, while tinidazole, a second-generation nitroimidazole, generates free nitro-radicals that damage protozoal and anaerobic DNA. Indicated for mixed aerobic-anaerobic bacterial and protozoal infections, including amoebiasis, giardiasis, bacterial dysentery, pelvic inflammatory disease, and dental abscesses.
Ciprofloxacin 500mg + Tinidazole 600mg Tablets
Ciprofloxacin and Tinidazole is a broad-spectrum dual antimicrobial combination. Ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone, inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, targeting aerobic Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, while tinidazole, a second-generation nitroimidazole, generates free nitro-radicals that damage protozoal and anaerobic DNA. Indicated for mixed aerobic-anaerobic bacterial and protozoal infections, including amoebiasis, giardiasis, bacterial dysentery, pelvic inflammatory disease, and dental abscesses.
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets 250 mg
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride is a potent second-generation fluoroquinolone bactericidal antibiotic. It acts by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV, preventing bacterial DNA replication, transcription, and repair. Possesses exceptional activity against aerobic Gram-negative bacilli, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella, Shigella, and Escherichia coli. Indicated for complicated urinary tract infections, pyelonephritis, infectious diarrhea/typhoid, chronic bacterial prostatitis, and bone/joint infections.
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets 500 mg
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride is a potent second-generation fluoroquinolone bactericidal antibiotic. It acts by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV, preventing bacterial DNA replication, transcription, and repair. Possesses exceptional activity against aerobic Gram-negative bacilli, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella, Shigella, and Escherichia coli. Indicated for complicated urinary tract infections, pyelonephritis, infectious diarrhea/typhoid, chronic bacterial prostatitis, and bone/joint infections.
Ciprofloxacin Injection 200mg
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride is a potent second-generation fluoroquinolone bactericidal antibiotic. It acts by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV, preventing bacterial DNA replication, transcription, and repair. Possesses exceptional activity against aerobic Gram-negative bacilli, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella, Shigella, and Escherichia coli. Indicated for complicated urinary tract infections, pyelonephritis, infectious diarrhea/typhoid, chronic bacterial prostatitis, and bone/joint infections.
Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% w/v
Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% w/v is an evidence-based ophthalmic/otic formulation. It acts by delivering targeted active therapeutic substances to external ocular or auditory tissues to control infection, relieve inflammation, or restore tissue homeostasis.
Ciprofloxacin 0.3% w/v + Dexamethasone 0.1% w/v Eye/Ear Drops
Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone is an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory combination for topical ophthalmic and otic administration. Ciprofloxacin eradicates susceptible ocular and otic bacterial pathogens by inhibiting DNA gyrase, while dexamethasone, a potent corticosteroid, suppresses inflammatory edema, pain, redness, and itching. Indicated for acute otitis media with tympanostomy tubes, acute otitis externa, and bacterial conjunctivitis or post-operative ocular inflammation.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Ciprofloxacin.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciprofloxacin 250mg + Tinidazole 300mg Tablets | 10's | ₹26.25 | CIPLOX, CIFRAN CT | ₹97.31 | 73% Save |
| Ciprofloxacin 500mg + Tinidazole 600mg Tablets | 10's | ₹36.56 | CIPLOX, CIFRAN, ESIPFLOX, ALCIFLOX | ₹125.70 | 71% Save |
| Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets 250 mg | 10's | ₹10.31 | CIPLOX, CIPROBID, CIFRAN, CIPCOZ, ZOXAN | ₹21.24 | 51% Save |
| Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets 500 mg | 10's | ₹20.63 | CIPROFLOXACIN, KRIAM PHARMA, CIPLOX, ALCIPRO, CIPROBID | ₹42.64 | 52% Save |
| Ciprofloxacin Injection 200mg | 100 ml | ₹11.25 | Ciprobid | ₹21.00 | 46% Save |
| Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% w/v | 5 ml | ₹6.56 | ZOXAN | ₹7.47 | 12% Save |
| Ciprofloxacin 0.3% w/v + Dexamethasone 0.1% w/v Eye/Ear Drops | 10 ml | ₹10.31 | CIPLOX, ZOXAN, ALCIFLOX, CASTOR, CIPCOZ | ₹35.55 | 71% Save |
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