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Ciplox TZ H Tablet

Manufactured byCIPLA LTD
ContainsCiprofloxacin (250 mg) + Tinidazole (300 mg)
₹72.43
10 TABLET ( 10 / STRIP )

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.
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Substitutes

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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

Uses of Ciplox TZ H Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Community-acquired pneumonia

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) refers to pneumonia (lung infection) that is caught in a community setting. It does not happen in a hospital, nursing home, or other healthcare centres. CAP can be caused by bacteria or virus. Ciplox TZ H Tablet is used to treat CAP caused by bacteria.

Bronchitis

Bronchitis is the swelling and irritation of bronchial tubes that regulate airflow in your lungs. Ciplox TZ H Tablet is also used to treat symptoms of chronic bronchitis (a long-lasting form of bronchitis) and subsequent episodes of bronchitis caused by bacteria.

Pyelonephritis

Pyelonephritis is the swelling of the kidneys due to bacterial infection. This infection starts in your urethra or bladder and spreads through the ureters to the kidneys. Ciplox TZ H Tablet is used to treat pyelonephritis.

Cystitis

Cystitis is the swelling of the urinary bladder usually caused by a bacterial infection. Ciplox TZ H Tablet is used to treat cystitis.

Gonococcal infection

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by Neisseria gonorrhoea bacteria that infects both men and women. It spreads through vaginal, oral, and anal sex, particularly when no protection is used. Ciplox TZ H Tablet is used to treat the gonococcal infection.

Joint infection

Bacterial joint infection or septic arthritis is a painful condition of joints that require antibiotics to treat. Bacteria can get into your joint causing infection which leads to pain, swelling, redness at your joints and makes it difficult to move. Ciplox TZ H Tablet is used to treat joint infections caused by bacteria.

Amoebiasis

Amoebiasis is a parasitic infection of the intestines which leads to diarrhoea, abdominal pain, dehydration and is caused by the Entamoeba histolytica parasite. This infection may also be asymptomatic in some cases. Ciplox TZ H Tablet is used in the treatment amoebiasis.

Bacterial vaginosis

Bacterial vaginitis (BV) is an infection in the vagina caused by an overgrowth of bacteria that live inside the vagina. The vagina contains good and bad bacteria. In this condition, there is an excess of bad bacteria which alters the normal balance of vaginal bacteria. Ciplox TZ H Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The effects of Ciplox TZ H Tablet can be observed within 1 to 2 hours after taking it.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The effects of Ciplox TZ H Tablet lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Consumption of alcohol with Ciplox TZ H Tablet may lower your blood pressure and can cause dizziness, headache, etc. Hence, avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Ciplox TZ H Tablet.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Ciplox TZ H Tablet is not recommended to be used in pregnancy due to the risk of undesirable effects on your developing foetus. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine when the benefits to you outweigh the risks to the foetus.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Ciplox TZ H Tablet is present in breast milk. Therefore, it is not recommended to be used while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for understanding all risks and benefits associated with this medicine before taking it.

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.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Ciplox TZ H Tablet is not recommended to be used in pregnancy due to the risk of undesirable effects on your developing foetus. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine when the benefits to you outweigh the risks to the foetus.

Breast-feeding

Ciplox TZ H Tablet is present in breast milk. Therefore, it is not recommended to be used while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for understanding all risks and benefits associated with this medicine before taking it.

General warnings

Blood cell count

Ciplox TZ H Tablet may decrease your blood cell count. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your blood cell count and may adjust the dose of this medicine as needed based on your clinical condition.

Antibiotic resistance

Complete your entire course of treatment with Ciplox TZ H Tablet, even if the condition gets better to avoid antibiotic resistance (a condition where microbes evolve mechanisms that protect them from the effects of antibiotics). If you still feel unwell after completing your antibiotic course, consult your doctor.

Neurotoxicity

Ciplox TZ H Tablet rarely may cause neurological toxicity. Neurotoxicity occurs when exposure to certain toxic substances (neurotoxicants) alters the normal activity of your nervous system and show effects like convulsions, peripheral neuropathy (weakness, numbness and pain from nerve damage, usually in the hands and feet), headache, and dizziness.

Driving or operating machines

Ciplox TZ H Tablet may cause sleepiness or dizziness. Therefore, avoid driving vehicles and operating heavy machines after taking this medicine.

Use in children

Ciplox TZ H Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the information is not available regarding its safety and efficacy in this age group.

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.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol with Ciplox TZ H Tablet may lower your blood pressure and can cause dizziness, headache, etc. Hence, avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.

Interaction with Medicine

Escitalopram

Warfarin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Cholera Vaccine

Corticosteroids

Aspirin

Atorvastatin

Disease interactions

Central nervous system disorders

Ciplox TZ H Tablet should be used with caution if you have nerve problems, seizures (fits), depression or other mental health problems as it can worsen your conditions. Inform your doctor of your nerve conditions or seizure disorders before taking this medicine.

Colitis

Ciplox TZ H Tablet is used with extreme caution if you have gastrointestinal (stomach and intestines) problems, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), as it may worsen your condition.

QT Prolongation

Ciplox TZ H Tablet may cause a heart rhythm problem called prolonged QT intervals (an electrical heartbeat disturbance) if you are taking heart medications. It may result in fast, rapid, and irregular heartbeats. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your heart function as needed and also adjust the dose of this medicine if required based on your clinical condition.

Kidney diseases

Ciplox TZ H Tablet is filtered by the kidney and excreted through urine. If you have kidney problems, Ciplox TZ H Tablet may accumulate and lead to kidney damage. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this injection and may closely monitor your kidney functioning if required, based on your clinical condition.

Food interactions

Ciplox TZ H Tablet will not show its desired effects if consumed with dairy products. At least two hours gap should be maintained between the intake of this tablet and dairy products.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Ciplox TZ H Tablet is used to treat infections affecting various parts of your body. It should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Take this medicine with food to avoid stomach irritation. Do not break, crush or chew the tablet in your mouth. Ciplox TZ H Tablet is given for a short period of time. Hence, it is important to complete the whole treatment for its better result. Keep it away from children and pets. Do not take medicines after the expiry date. Discard the unused medicine properly after the expiry date. Avoid consuming dairy products while taking Ciplox TZ H Tablet as it reduces the efficiency of this medicine. Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it can increase the risk of drowsiness. Consult your doctor if your condition is not improved or getting worse even after completing the course of Ciplox TZ H Tablet.

Miscelleneous

To be taken after food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Ciplox TZ H Tablet is composed of ciprofloxacin and tinidazole. Ciprofloxacin stops the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This helps to kill or prevent the growth of bacteria in the body. Tinidazole works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and protozoa by interfering with its DNA synthesis.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Quinolones, Anthelmintics

Schedule

Schedule H

CiplaMed. 2021. CIPLOX-TZ Tablets. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 31 May 2021].

https://ciplamed.com/content/ciplox-tz-tablets>

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Tinidazole. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 31 May 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Tinidazole>

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020. Ciprofloxacin. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 23 December 2020].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Ciprofloxacin>

Medicines.org.uk. 2021. Ciprofloxacin 500mg film-coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [online] Available at: < [Accessed 14 September 2021].

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/7257/smpc>

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₹72.43 
10 TABLET ( 10 / STRIP )