Ringacip Quinolones
Ciprofloxacin is a second generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic; an inhibitor of bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase
Ringacip Ciprofloxacin (as HCL) 250mg/5ml
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Paediatric
Infection
Dose
Frequency
Duration
Cystic fibrosis
20 mg/kg (maximum 750 mg per dose)
Every 12 hours
10 to 14 days
Complicated UTI and pyelonephritis
10 -20 mg/kg (maximum 750 mg per dose)
Every 12 hours
10 to 21 days
Inhalation anthrax (post-exposure)
10 – 15 mg/kg (maximum 500 mg per dose)
Every 12 hours
60 days
Other severe infections
20 mg/kg (maximum 750 mg per dose)
Every 12 hours
According to the type of infections
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Tap the bottle to loosen the powder. Add 25ml freshly boiled cool water with the help of measuring cup provided. Shake well to form uniform suspension. Keep reconstituted suspension refrigerated and use within 7 days after reconstitution. Do not freeze. Recap securely after use. For oral use only.
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- A history of hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin or other quinolones, including nalidixic acid, or any of the excipients.
- Concurrent administration of ciprofloxacin and tizanidine.