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Aricip Benefits & Uses

Aricip is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Aricip Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Aricip Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Aricip is used -

Severe

Allergic reaction
Bronchospasm
Hearing Loss
Visual impairment

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Depression
Angina Pectoris
Decreased blood pressure
Bleeding

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Irritability
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Dizziness
Rash
Dry Mouth
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Insomnia
Back Pain

Aricip Related Warnings

Is the use of Aricip safe for pregnant women?

Aricip may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Aricip again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Aricip safe during breastfeeding?

Aricip can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Aricip on the Kidneys?

Aricip rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Aricip on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Aricip on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Aricip on the Heart?

Aricip has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Aricip with Other Drugs

Aricip should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Phenytoin

Mild

Probenecid

Aricip Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aricip unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Arrhythmia
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Aricip

Is this Aricip habit forming or addictive?

Aricip can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Aricip, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Aricip can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Aricip should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Aricip is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Aricip Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Aricip

The side effects of taking Aricip with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Aricip

Taking alcohol with Aricip can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Aricip

Question about 4 years ago

What are the foods to be avoided when taking Aricip?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Do not take Aricip along with dairy products such as milk or yogurt or calcium-containing foods. Dairy products may affect the absorption of the medicine directly affecting the efficacy of this drug. Hence, avoid taking Aricip with calcium-rich foods.

Question almost 4 years ago

Can I take Aricip for pseudomonas infection?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, you can take Aricip for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes the bacteria acquires resistance against Aricip. Please consult your doctor before taking Aricip for the above-mentioned infection.

Question over 4 years ago

What is Aricip?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Aricip is a brand name for ciprofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infections.

Question almost 4 years ago

Can I take Aricip with tramadol?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Aricip can be taken with tramadol. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, It doesn't mean that no interaction exists between these two medicines when taken together. If you feel any discomfort after taking the two together, inform your doctor immediately.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Aricip with omeprazole?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Aricip can be taken with omeprazole, no harmful interaction have been observed between them. However, please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.