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Ciplin DS Tablet

Manufactured byCIPLA LTD
ContainsTrimethoprim (160 mg) + Sulfamethoxazole (800 mg)
Description
Ciplin DS Tablet is an antibiotic composed of Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole. It is used in children (above 12 years of age) and adults for treating various bacterial infections. It works by preventing the growth of bacteria, thus reducing the infection. Ciplin DS Tablet can cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, etc. Most of these side effects are temporary and subside on their own. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or become worse. Ciplin DS Tablet is usually taken with food or as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will determine the dose and duration of treatment depending on your condition. Try taking it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of medicine in your body. Do not stop taking Ciplin DS Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may lead to re-infection that would be difficult to treat. Ciplin DS Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it, or have severe liver/kidney problems. Inform your doctor about your current medications or any other medical conditions that you have before starting the treatment. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ciplin DS Tablet

  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Itching and skin rash
  • Black or tarry stools
  • Headache
  • Shortness of breath
  • Unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Yellow eyes or skin

Uses of Ciplin DS Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia
  • Toxoplasmosis
  • Nocardiosis
  • Acute uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI)
  • Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
  • Acute otitis media
  • Traveller's diarrhoea
  • Granuloma inguinale
  • Chancroid
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Ciplin DS Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Ciplin DS Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with Ciplin DS Tablet due to the risk of side effects such as fast heartbeats, tingly feeling, warmth or redness under your skin, nausea, vomiting, etc.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Ciplin DS Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Ciplin DS Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as this medicine may harm your foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Ciplin DS Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding as it may pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Ciplin DS Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Porphyria

Porphyria is a condition that occurs due to a buildup of a chemical called porphyrin in your body. It affects the production of heme which transports oxygen in your blood. It can cause nerve or skin problems. Ciplin DS Tablet is not recommended for use in such cases as it can trigger an attack of porphyria.

Severe liver/kidney damage

Ciplin DS Tablet is not recommended for use if you have severe liver or kidney problems. This medicine is broken down by the liver and filtered by the kidneys. Severely damaged liver or kidney may lead to the accumulation of this medicine in your body, resulting in toxicity.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Ciplin DS Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as this medicine may harm your foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Ciplin DS Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding as it may pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Other medicines

Ciplin DS Tablet may interact with other medicines and cause side effects. Hence, inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Liver impairment

Ciplin DS Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have liver problems as this medicine is broken down in the liver. Hence, a damaged liver will increase the risk of toxicity of this medicine. Your doctor may adjust your dose or suggest another medicine in such cases.

Antibiotic resistance

Use of Ciplin DS Tablet without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of bacteria developing the ability to defeat the antibiotics intended to kill them.

Diarrhoea

Ciplin DS Tablet can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Inform your doctor if you experience severe diarrhoea during the treatment with this medicine.

Hyperkalaemia

Ciplin DS Tablet may increase the blood potassium levels in some cases. Hence, your doctor may monitor your blood potassium levels closely while you are taking this medicine.

Use in children

Ciplin DS Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Crystalluria

The use of Ciplin DS Tablet may cause crystalluria (cloudy urine) due to the precipitation of this medicine in the urinary tract (the organs that produce, store and then remove urine from the body). This risk is especially higher if you are dehydrated. Therefore, drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Ciplin DS Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose of Ciplin DS 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

Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with Ciplin DS Tablet due to the risk of side effects such as fast heartbeats, tingly feeling, warmth or redness under your skin, nausea, vomiting, etc.
Interaction with Medicine

Losartan

Phenytoin

Methotrexate

Estradiol

Warfarin

Metformin

Disease interactions

Folate deficiency

Folic acid is a vitamin that helps the body to make healthy red blood cells. Ciplin DS Tablet should be used with extreme caution if have a folic acid deficiency as it can further reduce the level of this vitamin in your body. Your doctor may suggest blood tests to monitor your blood counts and folic acid levels while you are taking this medicine.

Kidney disease

Ciplin DS Tablet is filtered by your kidneys. If you have kidney problems, this medicine will not get filtered properly, therefore increasing the risk of toxicity. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine based on your clinical condition.

Colitis

Ciplin DS Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have stomach and intestinal problems, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the large intestine), as it may worsen your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
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.
Take Ciplin DS Tablet as advised by your doctor. Do not break, crush or chew the tablet. Drink plenty of water to avoid stomach irritation or other undesired effects. Avoid sharing your medicine with other people even if their symptoms appear to be the same as yours. Ensure that your complete the course of the treatment to prevent re-infection that would be difficult to treat in the future. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesired effects that persist or become worse. Avoid performing activities like driving vehicles and operating machines if you feel dizzy. Keep Ciplin DS Tablet away from the reach of children and pets. Do not use it after the date of expiry.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Ciplin DS Tablet stops the growth of the bacteria and prevents the spread of infection.
Legal Status

Unknown

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Antibiotics, Sulfonamides

Schedule

Schedule H

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