Ciprofloxacin — Drug Interactions, Alcohol & Pregnancy Guide

Last reviewed: · Source: US FDA drug label database

About Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin is a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It carries an FDA black box warning for tendon damage and peripheral neuropathy. It should be reserved for infections where other antibiotics are not suitable.

Also sold as: Cipro, Ciproxin

Drug class Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Used for UTIs, Respiratory infections, Bone infections, Gastrointestinal infections
Max adult dose 250-750mg twice daily depending on infection
OTC in UK Prescription only

Ciprofloxacin and Alcohol

🟡 USE WITH CAUTION

Avoid alcohol with ciprofloxacin — it can increase side effects including dizziness, and alcohol impairs recovery from infection.

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