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Ificipro Benefits & Uses

Ificipro is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Ificipro 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

Ificipro Related Warnings

Is the use of Ificipro safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Ificipro. It is best to stop taking Ificipro immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Ificipro safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Ificipro. Immediately discontinue Ificipro if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Ificipro on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Ificipro on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Ificipro on the Liver?

Ificipro may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ificipro on the Heart?

Ificipro is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ificipro with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Phenytoin

Mild

Probenecid

Ificipro Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ificipro 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 Ificipro

Is this Ificipro habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Ificipro cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ificipro as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Ificipro only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Ificipro for mental disorders.

No

Ificipro Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ificipro

Using Ificipro with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ificipro

Taking Ificipro with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Ificipro

Question about 5 years ago

What are the foods to be avoided when taking Ificipro?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Do not take Ificipro 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 Ificipro with calcium-rich foods.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Ificipro for pseudomonas infection?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

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

Question about 5 years ago

What does Ificipro treat?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Ificipro used to treat several bacterial infections, like urinary tract infection (UTI), pneumonia, bone, and joint infection, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, otitis externa, prostatitis, anthrax, and bacterial infection of the eye. It is not effective for treating any viral infections such as cold, and flu.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Ificipro with ibuprofen?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

It is recommended to avoid taking Ificipro with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Ificipro safe?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Ificipro is safe to use, if taken in prescribed quantity and duration. However, few known side effects are observed such as dizziness, fainting, swelling, tenderness, joint problems. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.