Take orally, preferably at the same time each day, with a glass of water. Do not crush, cut, or chew the tablet. It can be taken with or without food, but avoid taking it with dairy products or calcium-fortified juices as they can reduce absorption. Take at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after antacids containing magnesium or aluminum, or supplements containing iron or zinc.

Ciprofloxacin works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, enzymes essential for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination. This leads to disruption of bacterial DNA and cell death.

• •Hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin or other fluoroquinolones
• •Co-administration with Tizanidine

Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C. Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, symptoms may include dizziness, tremor, headache, tiredness, seizures, abdominal pain, renal and hepatic impairment. Treatment should be symptomatic and supportive. Gastric lavage and activated charcoal may be considered if ingestion is recent.

Pregnancy Category C. Should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Ciprofloxacin is excreted into breast milk; therefore, caution should be exercised when Hiflox-XR is administered to a nursing mother. Consult a doctor.