Zoloxin (500mg) 10 Tablets

Overview

Zoloxin 500mg Tablets are an oral prescription antibiotic product containing ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibacterial medicines and is used only for infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is not effective for viral illnesses such as flu, common cold, or most uncomplicated sore throats.

Each pack contains 10 tablets with a strength of 500mg. The exact dose, frequency, and treatment duration depend on the infection being treated, culture sensitivity where available, kidney function, age, clinical severity, and the prescriber’s judgement.

Benefits

• Helps treat infections caused by ciprofloxacin-sensitive bacteria when prescribed appropriately
• May support symptom control in selected urinary, gastrointestinal, respiratory, skin, soft tissue, bone, joint, or prostate infections
• Oral tablet format supports outpatient treatment when clinically suitable

Key Features

• Ciprofloxacin 500mg tablet strength
• Pack size of 10 tablets
• Fluoroquinolone antibacterial medicine
• For doctor-prescribed treatment of susceptible bacterial infections
• Not effective for viral infections such as cold or flu

Dosage and How to Use

• How to use: Swallow the tablet whole with water. Take at evenly spaced times as prescribed and complete the full course unless your doctor advises otherwise.
• Administration: Oral administration; swallow whole with a full glass of water.
• Recommended dose: Use only at the dose and duration prescribed by a doctor. Dose varies by infection type, severity, age, kidney function, and clinical response.
• Adult dose: As prescribed by the doctor according to diagnosis and severity.
• Pediatric use: Use in children only if specifically prescribed by a pediatrician or qualified healthcare professional.
• Elderly use: Elderly patients may need closer monitoring, especially for tendon problems, kidney function, heart rhythm risk, and medicine interactions.
• When to take: Take at the time advised by your doctor. Try to take each dose at the same time daily if a regular schedule is prescribed.
• With food: May generally be taken with or without food as advised, but avoid taking it at the same time as dairy-only products, calcium-fortified drinks, antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, aluminium, or multivitamins.
• Maximum daily dose: Do not exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor.
• Missed dose: Take the missed dose when remembered unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Do not take two doses together.
• Overdose: Seek urgent medical attention or contact a poison control/healthcare service if overdose is suspected.

Specifications

Side Effects

Common side effects

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal discomfort
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Sleep disturbance
• Rash

Serious side effects (seek medical help)

• Tendon pain, swelling, or rupture
• Severe or bloody diarrhoea
• Peripheral neuropathy symptoms such as tingling, burning, or numbness
• Seizures or severe confusion
• Serious allergic reaction
• Irregular heartbeat or fainting
• Severe skin reaction
• Signs of liver injury such as yellowing skin or dark urine

Allergic reaction

Stop use and seek urgent medical help for rash, itching, swelling of face or throat, severe dizziness, wheezing, or breathing difficulty.

Safety and Precautions

• Prescription-only antibiotic; do not self-medicate.
• Not effective for viral infections.
• May cause tendon inflammation or tendon rupture, nerve symptoms, serious allergic reactions, severe diarrhoea, or central nervous system effects.
• Use cautiously in patients with kidney disease, seizure disorders, heart rhythm problems, myasthenia gravis, or tendon disorder history.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, allergies, and medical conditions before use.
• Maintain adequate hydration unless medically restricted.
• Avoid unnecessary sun exposure if photosensitivity occurs.
• Complete the prescribed course to reduce risk of relapse and resistance.

When not to use

Known allergy to ciprofloxacin or other quinolone antibiotics | Concomitant use with tizanidine unless a doctor has specifically assessed and managed the risk

Special populations

• Pregnancy: Use during pregnancy only if prescribed after medical risk-benefit assessment.
• Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor before use while breastfeeding; the prescriber may advise monitoring the infant or using an alternative medicine.
• Fertility: Discuss with a healthcare professional if you have fertility concerns or are planning pregnancy.
• Liver: Use with medical supervision in patients with liver disease; seek help for jaundice, dark urine, persistent nausea, or severe fatigue.
• Kidney: Patients with kidney impairment may need dose adjustment and monitoring as advised by a doctor.
• Heart: Use cautiously in patients with QT prolongation, arrhythmia history, low potassium or magnesium, or those taking QT-prolonging medicines.
• Driving: May cause dizziness, visual disturbance, or reduced alertness. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know your response.
• Alcohol: Avoid or limit alcohol because it may worsen dizziness, stomach upset, or reduced alertness.

Interactions

Drugs:

• Antacids containing aluminium or magnesium
• Iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, and multivitamin products
• Sucralfate
• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Theophylline
• Tizanidine
• QT-prolonging medicines
• Certain diabetes medicines
• Corticosteroids
• NSAIDs
• Methotrexate

Food:

• Avoid taking the dose at the same time as dairy-only products such as milk or yogurt.
• Avoid taking with calcium-fortified juices or mineral supplements close to the dose unless advised by a doctor or pharmacist.

Conditions:

• Myasthenia gravis
• Seizure disorders
• Kidney impairment
• History of tendon disorders
• Heart rhythm disorders or QT prolongation
• Diabetes
• Aortic aneurysm or risk factors for aneurysm

Storage and Disposal

• Store in the original packaging at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Store at room temperature unless the product label states otherwise.
• Keep out of reach and sight of children.
• Do not use expired tablets. Ask a pharmacist about safe disposal of unused or expired antibiotics.

Disclaimer

Information is for general pharmacy content only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Use only as prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional.