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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Hicipro 125mg Tablet is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. It is prescribed for the treatment of pneumonia, gonorrhoea (a sexually transmitted disease), typhoid fever (a serious infection that is common in developing countries), infectious diarrhoea (infections that cause severe diarrhoea), and infections of the skin, bone, joint, abdomen (stomach area), and prostate (male reproductive gland). It contains Ciprofloxacin, which kills bacteria that cause infections. In some cases, you may experience side effects such as nausea, diarrhoea, liver function tests abnormal, vomiting, and rash. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

CIPROFLOXACIN-125MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Hicipro 125mg Tablet

Hicipro 125mg Tablet is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. It is prescribed for the treatment of pneumonia, gonorrhoea (a sexually transmitted disease), typhoid fever (a serious infection that is common in developing countries), infectious diarrhoea (infections that cause severe diarrhoea), and infections of the skin, bone, joint, abdomen (stomach area), and prostate (male reproductive gland).

Hicipro 125mg Tablet contains an antibiotic, 'Ciprofloxacin', which is bactericidal in nature and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It prevents the division of bacterial cells. It also inhibits the repair of bacterial cells. Altogether, it kills the bacteria.

Hicipro 125mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience nausea, diarrhoea, abnormal liver function tests, vomiting, and rash. Most of these side effects of Hicipro 125mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

It is not advisable to stop this medicine suddenly to avoid unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder or difficulty in sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease, or problem with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs. Inform your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you experience any symptoms of an allergic reaction such as rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc. you should contact a doctor immediately. 

Uses of Hicipro 125mg Tablet

Hicipro 125mg Tablet is used to treat Bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Hicipro 125mg Tablet are as follows:

  • Respiratory Infections: Hicipro 125mg Tablet is the antibiotic, effective against bacterial respiratory infections like pneumonia and bronchitis.
  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs):Hicipro 125mg Tablet is also used to treat complicated and uncomplicated UTIs.
  • Skin Infections: Hicipro 125mg Tablet is prescribed to treat skin and soft tissue infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
  • Sinusitis: Hicipro 125mg Tablet helps to treat bacterial sinus infections, easing symptoms and eliminating the disease.
  • Prostatitis: Hicipro 125mg Tablet is effective in treating bacterial prostatitis, an infection that causes prostate gland inflammation.
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections: Hicipro 125mg Tablet can be used to manage sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhoea and chlamydia effectively.
  • Infectious Diarrhoea: Hicipro 125mg Tablet is also effective in treating infectious diarrhoea caused by certain bacterial strains.

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Directions for Use

  • Hicipro 125mg Tablet can be taken with or without food or as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Hicipro 125mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Hicipro 125mg Tablet contains the antibiotic Ciprofloxacin, which helps treat and prevent a wide range of bacterial infections. It is bactericidal in nature and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It prevents the division of bacterial cells and inhibits the repair of bacterial cells. Both these actions lead to the killing of the bacteria. 

How Hicipro 125mg Tablet Works

Hicipro 125mg Tablet contains an antibiotic, 'Ciprofloxacin', which is bactericidal in nature and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It prevents the division of bacterial cells. It also inhibits the repair of bacterial cells. Altogether, it kills the bacteria.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Hicipro 125mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Hicipro 125mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include stomach pain, nuasea, vomiting, nephrotoxicity (toxicity in the kidneys), crystalluria (crystals in urine) or low urine output. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Hicipro 125mg Tablet if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to ciprofloxacin or any other quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotic such as delafloxacin gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin and ofloxacin. Taking Hicipro 125mg Tablet may increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or have a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant, kidney disease, a joint or tendon disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (auto immune disorder of joints causing pain, swelling, and loss of function), seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Taking Hicipro 125mg Tablet may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a disorder of the nervous system that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with Hicipro 125mg Tablet. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Hicipro 125mg Tablet as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Patients with epilepsy, and irregular heartbeat (especially a condition known as QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking Hicipro 125mg Tablet.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do not drink or eat a lot of caffeine-containing products such as coffee, tea, energy drinks, cola, or chocolate. Hicipro 125mg Tablet may increase nervousness, sleeplessness and anxiety caused by caffeine.
  • Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Hicipro 125mg Tablet to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet. Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids daily while taking Hicipro 125mg Tablet.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Hicipro 125mg Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Hicipro 125mg Tablet in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol is not knwon to cause any unpleasant side effect if taken along with Hicipro 125mg Tablet. But intake of alcohol with Hicipro 125mg Tablet may damage your liver. So intake of Hicipro 125mg Tablet should be avoided with Hicipro 125mg Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether the Hicipro 125mg Tablet will affect pregnant women or fetus. Hence, You should avoid intake of Hicipro 125mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant as it may harm the baby.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Hicipro 125mg Tablet is excreted in human milk. But the amount of Hicipro 125mg Tablet absorbed by the nursing infant is unknown. So, should not be taken while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

Hicipro 125mg Tablet can affect alertness and coordiantion. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Caution

Hicipro 125mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor if there are symptoms of nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark-coloured urine, yellowing of or skin/eye.

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Kidney

Caution

Hicipro 125mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Hicipro 125mg Tablet can be used in children only if advised by the physician. The dose and suration of medicine will be decided by the paedistrician.

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Heart

Please consult your doctor before using Hicipro 125mg Tablet if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Hicipro 125mg Tablet if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor before administering Hicipro 125mg Tablet to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Hicipro 125mg Tablet if the benefits outweigh the risks.

FAQs

Hicipro 125mg Tablet contains the class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones‚ primarily used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria.

Hicipro 125mg Tablet contains the antibiotic Ciprofloxacin, which helps treat and prevent a wide range of bacterial infections. It is bactericidal in nature and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It prevents the division of bacterial cells.

Hicipro 125mg Tablet makes your skin sensitive to sunlight (photosensitivity). So, prolonged exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light should be avoided. In case of emergency, you should always wear sunscreen before going out.

If you miss a dose of Hicipro 125mg Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, then do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

No, Hicipro 125mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India
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