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Ridley Life Science Pvt Ltd

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ORAL

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Not Returnable

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Jan-27

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About Ricip 500 Tablet

Ricip 500 Tablet contains the class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, primarily 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).

Ricip 500 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.

Ricip 500 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience nausea, diarrhoea, liver function tests abnormal, vomiting, and rash. Most of these side effects of Ricip 500 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 Ricip 500 Tablet

Bacterial infections

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Dispersible Tablet: Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the contents. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.Syrup/Suspension/Solution/Oral Drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Ricip 500 Tablet in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup/dropper provided by the pack.Dry syrup/Powder: Check the label for directions before use. Dissolve the powder in sterile water provided in the pack, mix well and take Ricip 500 Tablet in doses as prescribed by your doctor.

Medicinal Benefits

Ricip 500 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. 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Ricip 500 Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • Rash
  • Liver function tests abnormal
  • Change of the heart rhythm (ECG)
  • Low blood potassium level

Drug Warnings

Do not take Ricip 500 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 Ricip 500 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 Ricip 500 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 Ricip 500 Tablet . And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Ricip 500 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 Ricip 500 Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CiprofloxacinDronedarone
Critical
CiprofloxacinSotalol
Critical

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CiprofloxacinDronedarone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ricip 500 Tablet:
When Dronedarone is taken with Ricip 500 Tablet, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm. If you suffer from any cardiac conditions, or electrolyte disturbances (such as magnesium or potassium deficiency brought on by severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting), you may be at higher risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ricip 500 Tablet with Dronedarone is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
CiprofloxacinSotalol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ricip 500 Tablet:
Coadministration of sotalol together with Ricip 500 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Sotalol with Ricip 500 Tablet is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CiprofloxacinMesoridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ricip 500 Tablet:
Using Ricip 500 Tablet with Mesoridazine can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm. If you suffer from any cardiac conditions, or electrolyte disturbances (such as magnesium or potassium deficiency brought on by severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting), you may be at higher risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ricip 500 Tablet with Mesoridazine is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
CiprofloxacinHalofantrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ricip 500 Tablet:
Using Ricip 500 Tablet with Halofantrine can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm. If you suffer from any cardiac conditions, or electrolyte disturbances (such as magnesium or potassium deficiency brought on by severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting), you may be at higher risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ricip 500 Tablet with Halofantrine is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
CiprofloxacinPimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ricip 500 Tablet:
When Ricip 500 Tablet is taken with Pimozide, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm. If you suffer from any cardiac conditions, or electrolyte disturbances (such as magnesium or potassium deficiency brought on by severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting), you may be at higher risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ricip 500 Tablet with Pimozide is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
CiprofloxacinQuinidine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ricip 500 Tablet:
When Ricip 500 Tablet is taken with Quinidine, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ricip 500 Tablet with Quinidine is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
CiprofloxacinProcainamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ricip 500 Tablet:
Using Ricip 500 Tablet with Procainamide can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ricip 500 Tablet with Procainamide is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
CiprofloxacinZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ricip 500 Tablet:
Coadministration of Ricip 500 Tablet with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ricip 500 Tablet with Ziprasidone is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CiprofloxacinTizanidine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ricip 500 Tablet:
Coadministration of Ricip 500 Tablet and Tizanidine together can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Using Ricip 500 Tablet and Tizanidine together is avoided, as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience drowsiness, weakness, sweating, or palpitations contact the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting the doctor.
CiprofloxacinAmiodarone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ricip 500 Tablet:
Taking Amiodarone and Ricip 500 Tablet may significantly increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amiodarone with Ricip 500 Tablet is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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CIPROFLOXACIN-500MGCaffeine containing foods/drinks
Moderate

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CIPROFLOXACIN-500MGCaffeine containing foods/drinks
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Cocoa, Coffee, Dark Chocolate, Energy Drinks With Caffeine, Green Tea, Kola Nut, Tea, Tiramisu

How to manage the interaction:
Consumption of caffeine containing products during Ricip 500 Tablet therapy may increase the risk of headache, tremor(shakings), nervousness, sleeplessness, or elevated blood pressure or heart rate. Avoid or limit intake of caffeine or its products during treatment with Ricip 500 Tablet.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do not drink or eat a lot of caffeine-containing products such as coffee, tea, energy drinks, cola, or chocolate. Ricip 500 Tablet may increase nervousness, sleeplessness and anxiety caused by caffeine.
  • Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Ricip 500 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 Ricip 500 Tablet .
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Ricip 500 Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Ricip 500 Tablet in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • CLOZAPINE
  • OLANZAPINE
  • CHLORPROPAMIDE
  • GLIMEPIRIDE
  • GLIPIZIDE
  • GLYBURIDE
  • TOLAZAMIDE
  • TOLBUTAMIDE
  • AMIODARONE
  • DISOPYRAMIDE
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • QUINIDINE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly of spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Few harmful bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine can make you more prone to bacterial infection.

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