Ciplox TZ H Tablet (Ciprofloxacin 250mg / Tinidazole 300mg)

Description

Ciplox TZ H Tablet is an antibiotic medicine containing ciprofloxacin and tinidazole. This medicine is used to treat infections affecting various parts of your body like the lungs, stomach, intestines, genital and urinary tract. Ciplox TZ H Tablet works by stopping the growth of and killing the infection causing microorganisms by interfering with their DNA formation.

Ciplox TZ H Tablet may cause side effects like diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, weakness, change in taste, nausea, and vomiting. Consult your doctor if these side effects get worse or persist. Ciplox TZ H Tablet may also cause dizziness. Hence, avoid activities that require your mental focus like driving vehicles or operating machines. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it.

Ciplox TZ H Tablet should be taken after food as advised by your doctor. Take this medicine around the same time every day for the ease of remembering. Complete the whole treatment to avoid anti-bacterial resistance (a condition where microbes evolve mechanisms that protect them from the effects of antibiotics).

Ciplox TZ H Tablet is not recommended if you have any conditions like tendonitis (swelling of fibres that attach bone with muscles) or myasthenia gravis (severe weakness of the muscles). This medicine can make birth control pills less effective. Your doctor may recommend a different birth control method to prevent unintended pregnancy while on treatment with this medicine.

Ciplox TZ H Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. Let your doctor know about all your ongoing medicines as well, as they can interact with this medicine and may cause side effects. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ciplox TZ H Tablet
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain
Joint pain
Black or tarry stools
Fever with chills
Chest tightness
Ringing or buzzing in the ears
Numbness of the hands
Runny nose
Sneezing
Difficulty in breathing
Cough
Change in taste/ Metallic taste
Acid or sour stomach
Dizziness
Headache
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting
Dry mouth
Mood swings
Body pain

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Uses of Ciplox TZ H Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Community-acquired pneumonia
Bronchitis
Pyelonephritis
Cystitis
Gonococcal infection
Joint infection
Amoebiasis
Bacterial vaginosis

When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid taking Ciplox TZ H Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical help if you experience allergic reactions like redness, swelling (anywhere in your body), hives (skin rash), breathing difficulty etc.
Tendinitis or tendon rupture
Ciplox TZ H Tablet can cause muscle damage especially in old age. Do not take Ciplox TZ H Tablet if you have conditions like tendonitis (swelling of fibres that attach bone with muscles) or tendon rupture (a partial or complete tear of the tendon- the tissue that connects muscle to bone).
Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a skeletal muscle weakness condition characterized by severe weakness of any of the muscles under your voluntary control, including the arms and legs. Ciplox TZ H Tablet should be avoided if you have myasthenia gravis as it may worsen your condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Do not skip any dose of this medicine. If you forget to take a dose of Ciplox TZ H Tablet at the given time, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Never take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor. Consult your doctor immediately if you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Ciplox TZ H Tablet.