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ciprofloxacin 500 mg Tablet, 28-count — NDC 63187-017-28 (Billing 63187-0017-28)

by Proficient Rx LP · 28 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

This is a package of 28 tablets of ciprofloxacin 500 mg Tablet from Proficient Rx LP, marketed since Sep 2004 and currently FDA-listed.

NDC 63187-0017-28
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 63187-017-28 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains28-count Pack sizes8 compare ↓
Also priced by: Part D plans $0.2764/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Product page 63187-0017-06 Also comes in: 6 tablets 63187-017-06 10 tablets 63187-017-10 14 tablets 63187-017-14 20 tablets 63187-017-20 30 tablets 63187-017-30 60 tablets 63187-017-60 90 tablets 63187-017-90
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Other active recalls for Ciprofloxacin (different manufacturers) — 3 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Mar 11, 2025 — Defective container: Unable to get the solution out of the bottle as the spike of the cap was lodged in the nozzle of the product bottle (FDC Limited) · FDA recall D-0282-2025
Class II · Dec 16, 2024 — Defective container: Unable to get the solution out of the bottle as the spike of the cap was lodged in the nozzle of the product bottle (FDC Limited) · FDA recall D-0182-2025
Class II · Jul 23, 2024 — Defective container: unable to get the solution out of the bottle as the spike of the cap was lodged in the nozzle of the product bottle. (FDC Limited) · FDA recall D-0623-2024
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 63187-017-28
Product NDC 63187-017
11-digit billing NDC 63187001728
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 197511, 309309
UNII 4BA73M5E37
UPC 0363187142100, 0363187017101
Application # ANDA076639
SPL Set ID fbcd32c0-bcfd-4cc7-8e81-6612bc0cfc45
Established class (EPC) Quinolone Antimicrobial
Chemical class Quinolones
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2004-09-10
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET
Substance CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 05000020100315
GPI class Ciprofloxacin HCl
GCN Seq No 009510
GCN 47051
HICL code 004124
Ingredient (HICL) Ciprofloxacin Hcl
HIC1 code W
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Anti-Infecting Agents
HIC2 code W1
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Antibiotics
HIC3 code W1Q
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Quinolone Antibiotics
AHFS code 08:12.18.00
AHFS class Quinolone Antibiotics
FDB label name CIPROFLOXACIN HCL 500 MG TAB
FDB brand name Ciprofloxacin Hcl
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 009510
  • GCN: 47051
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 05000020100315
  • HICL (First Databank): 004124
  • AHFS class code: 08:12.18.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 197511
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 63187-017-28 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 63187-0017-28. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial class.

Pharmacologic class Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial
Drug family (ATC) Fluoroquinolones, Fluoroquinolones, Antiinfectives
How it works Cytochrome P450 1A2 Inhibitors
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name CIPROFLOXACIN HCL 500 MG TAB Ingredient Ciprofloxacin Hcl
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Ciprofloxacin is also used to treat or prevent plague (a serious infection that may be spread on purpose as part of a bioterror attack) and inhalation anthrax (a serious infection that may be spread by anthrax germs in the air on purpose as part of a bioterror attack). Ciprofloxacin is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It works by killing bacteria that cause infections. Antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not n...

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It treats bacterial infections such as urinary tract, respiratory, skin, bone and abdominal infections, depending on the form. Eye and ear versions treat eye and ear infections. It...
  • Swallow them as prescribed, usually every 12 hours, and finish the full course unless your doctor says otherwise. Keep them 2 hours before or 6 hours after antacids, multivitamins,...
  • How should I take my ciprofloxacin tablets?
  • The most common ones are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, rash and abnormal liver tests. Most are mild, but tell your doctor if they bother you.
📖 Read our full Ciprofloxacin guide →
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Ciprofloxacin may be associated with lower levels of 11 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

🧪 Full Ciprofloxacin nutrient depletion report →
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.2764 $7.74 / 28 tablets
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
63187-0017-06 63187-017-06 Main listing 6 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE 2014-08-01 — Active
63187-0017-10 63187-017-10 10 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE 2014-08-01 — Active
63187-0017-14 63187-017-14 14 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE 2014-08-01 — Active
63187-0017-20 63187-017-20 20 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE 2014-08-01 — Active
63187-0017-28 You're viewing this 28 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE 2016-08-04 — Active
63187-0017-30 63187-017-30 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE 2014-08-01 — Active
63187-0017-60 63187-017-60 60 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE 2021-07-23 — Active
63187-0017-90 63187-017-90 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE 2021-07-23 — Active

You're viewing one of 8 pack sizes for this product.

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This is a 28-count package — 28 tablet in 1 bottle.
How does this package differ from NDC 63187-0017-06?
Both are ciprofloxacin 500 mg Tablet — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 28-count one, while NDC 63187-0017-06 is the 6 tablets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of ciprofloxacin 500 mg Tablet?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 00143-9928-01 Hikma 100 tablets $0.123 — Availability likely —
ciprofloxacin 500 mg 00904-7243-61 Major 100 tablets $0.123 AB Availability likely —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 16252-0515-01 Teva 100 tablets $0.123 AB Availability likely —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 43547-0689-10 Solco 100 tablets $0.123 AB Availability likely —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 59651-0867-01 Aurobindo 100 tablets $0.123 AB Availability likely —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 60687-0860-01 American 1 tablet $0.123 AB Availability likely —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 60687-0947-01 American 1 tablet $0.123 AB Availability likely —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 61442-0223-01 Carlsbad 100 tablets $0.123 AB Availability likely —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 62135-0309-01 Chartwell 100 tablets $0.123 AB Availability likely —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 65862-0077-01 Aurobindo 100 tablets $0.123 AB Availability likely —
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 500 mg 69367-0386-01 Westminster 100 tablets $0.123 AB Availability likely —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 58657-0676-01 Method 100 tablets $0.159 AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 00615-8546-10 NCS 10 tablets — AB Discontinued —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 00615-8630-10 NCS 10 tablets — AB FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 500 mg 16571-0412-05 Rising 50 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 42708-0088-14 QPharma 14 tablets — AB FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 500 mg 42708-0192-14 QPharma, 14 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 43063-0547-01 PD-Rx 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 500 mg 43063-0869-06 PD-Rx 6 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 43063-0923-02 PD-Rx 2 tablets — AB FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 500 mg 50090-1648-00 A-S 20 tablets — AB FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 500 mg 50090-1649-00 A-S 20 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 500 mg 50090-7843-00 A-S 20 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 500 mg 50090-7848-01 A-S 14 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Cipro 500 mg 50419-0754-01 Bayer 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 51407-0165-01 Golden 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 51655-0216-20 Northwind 20 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 51655-0490-20 Northwind 20 tablets — AB FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 500 mg 54348-0663-01 PharmPak, 1 tablet — AB FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 500 mg 55154-0193-00 Cardinal 1 tablet — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 59651-0977-15 Aurobindo 1500 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 60429-0042-20 Golden 20 tablets — — FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 60760-0676-10 St. 10 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 60760-0689-10 ST. 10 tablets — AB FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 500 mgthis 63187-0017-28 Proficient 28 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 63629-1010-01 Bryant 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 500 mg 66267-0716-02 NuCare 2 tablets — AB FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 500 mg 66267-0919-06 NuCare 6 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 67046-1537-03 Coupler 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 67296-1848-02 Redpharm 20 tablets — AB Discontinued —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 67296-2135-01 Redpharm 14 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 500 mg 67296-2208-01 Redpharm 10 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 68071-2267-01 NuCare 10 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 68071-2269-04 NuCare 4 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 68071-2384-01 NuCare 10 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 68071-2404-02 NuCare 2 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 68071-3610-01 NuCare 10 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 68071-3737-02 NuCare 2 tablets — AB FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 500 mg 68071-4122-01 NuCare 10 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 68788-8136-00 Preferred 6 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 68788-8692-00 Preferred 6 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 69117-0009-01 Yiling 500 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 69238-2433-01 Amneal 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 70518-3063-00 REMEDYREPACK 30 tablets — — Discontinued —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 70518-4214-00 REMEDYREPACK 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 70518-4229-00 REMEDYREPACK 14 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 70934-0965-06 Denton 6 tablets — AB Discontinued —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 71205-0649-06 Proficient 6 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 71205-0997-00 Proficient 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 500 mg 71335-0070-00 Bryant 7 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 71335-1229-00 Bryant 7 tablets — AB Discontinued —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 71335-1347-00 Bryant 7 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 71335-2046-00 Bryant 7 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 71335-2054-00 Bryant 7 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 71335-2450-00 Bryant 7 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 71610-0081-83 Aphena 3600 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 71610-0109-30 Aphena 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 71610-0159-83 Aphena 3600 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 72162-1741-02 Bryant 14 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 72162-2425-01 Bryant 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 72189-0111-14 DIRECT 14 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 72189-0300-06 DirectRx 6 tablets — — FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 72189-0623-10 Direct_Rx 10 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 72189-0627-10 Direct_Rx 10 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 72789-0065-20 PD-Rx 20 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 72789-0108-02 PD-Rx 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 72789-0118-01 PD-Rx 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 72789-0330-06 PD-Rx 6 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 72789-0511-10 PD-Rx 10 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 72789-0520-06 PD-Rx 6 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 76420-0045-06 Asclemed 6 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 76420-0929-01 Asclemed 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin HCL 500 mg 80425-0192-01 Advanced 20 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 80425-0492-01 Advanced 20 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 500 mg 80425-0493-01 Advanced 20 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 82804-0130-06 Proficient 6 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 500 mg 82804-0260-06 Proficient 6 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 82982-0050-14 Pharmasource 14 tablets — AB Discontinued —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 83008-0078-20 Quality 20 tablets — AB Discontinued —
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 500 mg 83939-0002-01 VERITYRX, 1 tablet — AB FDA listed —
ciprofloxacin 500 mg 85293-0003-01 Umasuto, 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 85766-0100-01 Sportpharm 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2004
On the market since
Sep 2004
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
22 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

What it looks like

Color White / white
ShapeCapsule
ImprintP;500
Size18 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 68401960MK
    Crospovidone is a synthetic polymer made from polyvinylpyrrolidone. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets break apart quickly in the stomach so the medicine dissolves and absorbs into the body.
  • UNII 3NXW29V3WO
    Hypromellose is a plant-based thickener made from cellulose. It's used in medicines as a binder to hold ingredients together, a coating for tablets, and a thickener for liquids.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII OP1R32D61U
    Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
  • UNII 3WJQ0SDW1A
    Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic liquid or solid polymer used in medicines as a solvent, lubricant, and humectant. It helps dissolve active ingredients, reduces friction during manufacturing, and retains moisture in the final product.
  • UNII ETJ7Z6XBU4
    Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
  • UNII O8232NY3SJ
    A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

9 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerProficient Rx LP
Application holderUNIQUE PHARMACEUTICAL LABORATORIES A DIV OF JB CHEMICALS AND PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
FDA applicationANDA076639 (ANDA)
Labeler code63187
First marketedSep 2004
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio1,729 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🚨 Boxed Warning 🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients 💬 Medication Guide
🚨 Boxed Warning 56 words ▾

WARNING: Fluoroquinolones, including CIPROFLOXACIN TABLETS USP, 250 mg and 500 mg are associated with an increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture in all ages. This risk is further increased in older patients usually over 60 years of age, in patients taking corticosteroid drugs, and in patients with kidney, heart or lung transplants (See WARNINGS ).

🎯 Indications and Usage ~2 min read ▾

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP, 250 mg and 500 mg is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions and patient populations listed below. Please see Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. for specific recommendations.

Adult Patients: Urinary Tract Infections caused by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter cloacae, Serratia marcescens, Proteus mirabilis, Providencia rettgeri, Morganella morganii, Citrobacter diversus, Citrobacter freundii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus saprophyticus, or Enterococcus faecalis. Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis in females caused by Escherichia coli or Staphylococcus saprophyticus. Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis caused by Escherichia coli or Proteus mirabilis.

Lower Respiratory Tract Infections caused by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter cloacae, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, or penicillin-susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae. Also, Moraxella catarrhalis for the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. NOTE: Although effective in clinical trials, ciprofloxacin is not a drug of first choice in the treatment of presumed or confirmed pneumonia secondary to Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Acute Sinusitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, penicillin-susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae, or Moraxella catarrhalis. Skin and Skin Structure Infections caused by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter cloacae, Proteus mirabilis, Proteus vulgaris, Providencia stuartii, Morganella morganii, Citrobacter freundii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus epidermidis, or Streptococcus pyogenes. Bone and Joint Infections caused by Enterobacter cloacae, Serratia marcescens, or Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections (used in combination with metronidazole) caused by Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Bacteroides fragilis. Infectious Diarrhea caused by Escherichia coli (enterotoxigenic strains), Campylobacter jejuni, Shigella boydii † , Shigella dysenteriae, Shigella flexneri or Shigella sonnei † when antibacterial therapy is indicated. Typhoid Fever (Enteric Fever) caused by Salmonella typhi.

NOTE: The efficacy of ciprofloxacin in the eradication of the chronic typhoid carrier state has not been demonstrated. Uncomplicated cervical and urethral gonorrhea due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Pediatric patients (1 to 17 years of age): Complicated Urinary Tract Infections and Pyelonephritis due to Escherichia coli.

NOTE: Although effective in clinical trials, ciprofloxacin is not a drug of first choice in the pediatric population due to an increased incidence of adverse events compared to controls, including events related to joints and/or surrounding tissues. (See WARNINGS , PRECAUTIONS, Pediatric Use , ADVERSE REACTIONS and CLINICAL STUDIES .) Ciprofloxacin, like other fluoroquinolones, is associated with arthropathy and histopathological changes in weight-bearing joints of juvenile animals. (See ANIMAL PHARMACOLOGY .) Adult and Pediatric Patients: Inhalational anthrax (post-exposure): To reduce the incidence or progression of disease following exposure to aerosolized Bacillus anthracis.

Ciprofloxacin serum concentrations achieved in humans served as a surrogate endpoint reasonably likely to predict clinical benefit and provided the initial basis for approval of this indication. 5 Supportive clinical information for ciprofloxacin for anthrax post-exposure prophylaxis was obtained during the anthrax bioterror attacks of October 2001. (See also, INHALATIONAL ANTHRAX – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ). † Although treatment of infections due to this organism in this organ system demonstrated a clinically significant outcome, ef…

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read ▾

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION - ADULTS Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP 250 mg and 500 mg should be administered orally to adults as described in the Dosage Guidelines table. The determination of dosage for any particular patient must take into consideration the severity and nature of the infection, the susceptibility of the causative organism, the integrity of the patient’s host-defense mechanisms, and the status of renal function and hepatic function. The duration of treatment depends upon the severity of infection.

The usual duration is 7 to 14 days; however, for severe and complicated infections more prolonged therapy may be required. Ciprofloxacin should be administered at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after magnesium/aluminum antacids, or sucralfate, Videx® (didanosine) chewable/buffered tablets or pediatric powder for oral solution, other highly buffered drugs, or other products containing calcium, iron or zinc. ADULT DOSAGE GUIDELINES Infection Severity Dose Frequency Usual Durations † * used in conjunction with metronidazole † Generally ciprofloxacin should be continued for at least 2 days after the signs and symptoms of infection have disappeared, except for inhalational anthrax (post-exposure). ** Drug administration should begin as soon as possible after suspected or confirmed exposure.

This indication is based on a surrogate endpoint, ciprofloxacin serum concentrations achieved in humans, reasonably likely to predict clinical benefit. 4 For a discussion of ciprofloxacin serum concentrations in various human populations, see INHALATIONAL ANTHRAX – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION . Urinary Tract Acute Uncomplicated 250 mg q 12 h 3 Days Mild/Moderate 250 mg q 12 h 7 to 14 Days Severe/Complicated 500 mg q 12 h 7 to 14 Days Chronic Bacterial Prostatits Mild/Moderate 500 mg q 12 h 28 Days Lower Respiratory Tract Mild/Moderate 500 mg q 12 h 7 to 14 days Severe/Complicated 750 mg q 12 h 7 to 14 days Acute Sinusitis Mild/Moderate 500 mg q 12 h 10 days Skin and Skin Structure Mild/Moderate 500 mg q 12 h 7 to 14 Days Severe/Complicated 750 mg q 12 h 7 to 14 Days Bone and Joint Mild/Moderate 500 mg q 12 h ≥4 to 6 weeks Severe/Complicated 750 mg q 12 h ≥4 to 6 weeks Intra-Abdominal * Complicated 500 mg q 12 h 7 to 14 Days Infectious Diarrhea Mild/Moderate/Severe 500 mg q 12 h 5 to 7 Days Typhoid Fever Mild/Moderate 500 mg q 12 h 10 Days Urethral and Cervical Gonococcal Infections Uncomplicated 250 mg single dose single dose Inhalational anthrax (post-exposure) ** 500 mg q 12 h 60 Days Conversion of I.V. to Oral Dosing in Adults: Patients whose therapy is started with CIPRO I.V. may be switched to Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP 250 mg and 500 mg when clinically indicated at the discretion of the physician (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY and table below for the equivalent dosing regimens).

Equivalent AUC Dosing Regimens Cipro Oral Dosage Equivalent Cipro I.V. Dosage 250 mg Tablet q 12 h 200 mg I.V. q 12 h 500 mg Tablet q 12 h 400 mg I.V. q 12 h 750 mg Tablet q 12 h 400 mg I.V. q 8 h Adults with Impaired Renal Function: Ciprofloxacin is eliminated primarily by renal excretion; however, the drug is also metabolized and partially cleared through the biliary system of the liver and through the intestine. These alternative pathways of drug elimination appear to compensate for the reduced renal excretion in patients with renal impairment.

Nonetheless, some modification of dosage is recommended, particularly for patients with severe renal dysfunction. The following table provides dosage guidelines for use in patients with renal impairment: RECOMMENDED STARTING AND MAINTENANCE DOSES FOR PATIENTS WITH IMPAIRED RENAL FUNCTION Creatinine Clearance (mL/min) Dose > 50 See Usual Dosage. 30-50 250-500 mg q 12 h 5-29 250-500 mg q 18 h Patients on hemodialysis or Peritoneal dialysis 250-500 mg q 24 h (after dialysis) When only the serum creatinine concentration is known, the following formula may be used to estimate creatinine clearance.

Weight (kg) x (140 - age) Men: Crea…

⛔ Contraindications 40 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS Ciprofloxacin is contraindicated in persons with a history of hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin, any member of the quinolone class of antimicrobial agents, or any of the product components. Concomitant administration with tizanidine is contraindicated. (See PRECAUTIONS: Drug Interactions . )

⚠️ Warnings ~3 min read ▾

WARNINGS Tendinopathy and Tendon Rupture: Fluoroquinolones, including Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP, 250 mg and 500 mg are associated with an increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture in all ages. This adverse reaction most frequently involves the Achilles tendon, and rupture of the Achilles tendon may require surgical repair. Tendinitis and tendon rupture in the rotator cuff (the shoulder), the hand, the biceps, the thumb, and other tendon sites have also been reported.

The risk of developing fluoroquinolone-associated tendinitis and tendon rupture is further increased in older patients usually over 60 years of age, in patients taking corticosteroid drugs, and in patients with kidney, heart or lung transplants. Factors, in addition to age and corticosteroid use, that may independently increase the risk of tendon rupture include strenuous physical activity, renal failure, and previous tendon disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. Tendinitis and tendon rupture have also occurred in patients taking fluoroquinolones who do not have the above risk factors.

Tendon rupture can occur during or after completion of therapy; cases occurring up to several months after completion of therapy have been reported. Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP, 250 mg and 500 mg should be discontinued if the patient experiences pain, swelling, inflammation or rupture of a tendon. Patients should be advised to rest at the first sign of tendinitis or tendon rupture, and to contact their healthcare provider regarding changing to a non-quinolone antimicrobial drug.

Pregnant Women: THE SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF CIPROFLOXACIN IN PREGNANT AND LACTATING WOMEN HAVE NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED. (See PRECAUTIONS: Pregnancy , and Nursing Mothers subsections.) Pediatrics: Ciprofloxacin should be used in pediatric patients (less than 18 years of age) only for infections listed in the INDICATIONS AND USAGE section. An increased incidence of adverse events compared to controls, including events related to joints and/or surrounding tissues, has been observed.

(See ADVERSE REACTIONS .) In pre-clinical studies, oral administration of ciprofloxacin caused lameness in immature dogs. Histopathological examination of the weight-bearing joints of these dogs revealed permanent lesions of the cartilage. Related quinolone-class drugs also produce erosions of cartilage of weight-bearing joints and other signs of arthropathy in immature animals of various species.

(See ANIMAL PHARMACOLOGY .) Cytochrome P450 (CYP450): Ciprofloxacin is an inhibitor of the hepatic CYP1A2 enzyme pathway. Coadministration of ciprofloxacin and other drugs primarily metabolized by CYP1A2 (e.g. theophylline, methylxanthines, tizanidine) results in increased plasma concentrations of the coadministered drug and could lead to clinically significant pharmacodynamic side effects of the coadministered drug. Central Nervous System Disorders: Convulsions, increased intracranial pressure, and toxic psychosis have been reported in patients receiving quinolones, including ciprofloxacin.

Ciprofloxacin may also cause central nervous system (CNS) events including: dizziness, confusion, tremors, hallucinations, depression, and, rarely, suicidal thoughts or acts. These reactions may occur following the first dose. If these reactions occur in patients receiving ciprofloxacin, the drug should be discontinued and appropriate measures instituted.

As with all quinolones, ciprofloxacin should be used with caution in patients with known or suspected CNS disorders that may predispose to seizures or lower the seizure threshold (e.g. severe cerebral arteriosclerosis, epilepsy), or in the presence of other risk factors that may predispose to seizures or lower the seizure threshold (e.g. certain drug therapy, renal dysfunction). (See PRECAUTIONS: General , Information for Patients , Drug Interactions and ADVERSE REACTIONS .) Theophylline: SERIOUS AND FATAL REACTIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN PATIENTS RECEIVING CONCURRENT ADMINISTRATION OF CIPROFLOXA…

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~2 min read ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS Adverse Reactions in Adult Patients: During clinical investigations with oral and parenteral ciprofloxacin, 49,038 patients received courses of the drug. Most of the adverse events reported were described as only mild or moderate in severity, abated soon after the drug was discontinued, and required no treatment. Ciprofloxacin was discontinued because of an adverse event in 1% of orally treated patients.

The most frequently reported drug related events, from clinical trials of all formulations, all dosages, all drug-therapy durations, and for all indications of ciprofloxacin therapy were nausea (2.5%), diarrhea (1.6%), liver function tests abnormal (1.3%), vomiting (1%), and rash (1%). Additional medically important events that occurred in less than 1% of ciprofloxacin patients are listed below. BODY AS A WHOLE: headache, abdominal pain/discomfort, foot pain, pain, pain in extremities, injection site reaction (ciprofloxacin intravenous) CARDIOVASCULAR: palpitation, atrial flutter, ventricular ectopy, syncope, hypertension, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, cardiopulmonary arrest, cerebral thrombosis, phlebitis, tachycardia, migraine, hypotension CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: restlessness, dizziness, lightheadedness, insomnia, nightmares, hallucinations, manic reaction, irritability, tremor, ataxia, convulsive seizures, lethargy, drowsiness, weakness, malaise, anorexia, phobia, depersonalization, depression, paresthesia, abnormal gait, grand mal convulsion GASTROINTESTINAL: painful oral mucosa, oral candidiasis, dysphagia, intestinal perforation, gastrointestinal bleeding, cholestatic jaundice, hepatitis HEMIC/LYMPHATIC: lymphadenopathy, petechia METABOLIC/NUTRITIONAL: amylase increase, lipase increase MUSCULOSKELETAL: arthralgia or back pain, joint stiffness, achiness, neck or chest pain, flare up of gout RENAL/UROGENITAL: interstitial nephritis, nephritis, renal failure, polyuria, urinary retention, urethral bleeding, vaginitis, acidosis, breast pain RESPIRATORY: dyspnea, epistaxis, laryngeal or pulmonary edema, hiccough, hemoptysis, bronchospasm, pulmonary embolism SKIN/HYPERSENSITIVITY: allergic reaction, pruritus, urticaria, photosensitivity/phototoxicity reaction, flushing, fever, chills, angioedema, edema of the face, neck, lips, conjunctivae or hands, cutaneous candidiasis, hyperpigmentation, erythema nodosum, sweating SPECIAL SENSES: blurred vision, disturbed vision (change in color perception, overbrightness of lights), decreased visual acuity, diplopia, eye pain, tinnitus, hearing loss, bad taste, chromatopsia In several instances nausea, vomiting, tremor, irritability, or palpitation were judged by investigators to be related to elevated serum levels of theophylline possibly as a result of drug interaction with ciprofloxacin.

In randomized, double-blind controlled clinical trials comparing ciprofloxacin tablets (500 mg BID) to cefuroxime axetil (250 mg-500 mg BID) and to clarithromycin (500 mg BID) in patients with respiratory tract infections, ciprofloxacin demonstrated a CNS adverse event profile comparable to the control drugs. Adverse Reactions in Pediatric Patients: Ciprofloxacin, administered I.V. and /or orally, was compared to a cephalosporin for treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI) or pyelonephritis in pediatric patients 1 to 17 years of age (mean age of 6 ± 4 years).

The trial was conducted in the US, Canada, Argentina, Peru, Costa Rica, Mexico, South Africa, and Germany. The duration of therapy was 10 to 21 days (mean duration of treatment was 11 days with a range of 1 to 88 days). The primary objective of the study was to assess musculoskeletal and neurological safety within 6 weeks of therapy and through one year of follow-up in the 335 ciprofloxacin- and 349 comparator-treated patients enrolled.

An Independent Pediatric Safety Committee (IPSC) reviewed all cases of musculoskeletal adverse events as well as all patients with an abnormal gait or abnormal joint exam (…

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Drug-drug Interactions: When Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP, 250 mg and 500 mg is given concomitantly with food, there is a delay in the absorption of the drug, resulting in peak concentrations that occur closer to 2 hours after dosing rather than 1 hour. The overall absorption of Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP, 250 mg and 500 mg however, is not substantially affected. Concurrent administration of antacids containing magnesium hydroxide or aluminum hydroxide may reduce the bioavailability of ciprofloxacin by as much as 90%.

(See PRECAUTIONS .) The serum concentrations of ciprofloxacin and metronidazole were not altered when these two drugs were given concomitantly. Concomitant administration with tizanidine is contraindicated. (See CONTRAINDICATIONS. ) Concomitant administration of ciprofloxacin with theophylline decreases the clearance of theophylline resulting in elevated serum theophylline levels and increased risk of a patient developing CNS or other adverse reactions.

Ciprofloxacin also decreases caffeine clearance and inhibits the formation of paraxanthine after caffeine administration. (See WARNINGS : PRECAUTIONS .)

Drug Interactions: In a pharmacokinetic study, systemic exposure of tizanidine (4 mg single dose) was significantly increased (C max 7-fold, AUC 10-fold) when the drug was given concomitantly with ciprofloxacin (500 mg bid for 3 days). The hypotensive and sedative effects of tizanidine were also potentiated. Concomitant administration of tizanidine and ciprofloxacin is contraindicated.

As with some other quinolones, concurrent administration of ciprofloxacin with theophylline may lead to elevated serum concentrations of theophylline and prolongation of its elimination half-life. This may result in increased risk of theophylline-related adverse reactions. (See WARNINGS .) If concomitant use cannot be avoided, serum levels of theophylline should be monitored and dosage adjustments made as appropriate.

Some quinolones, including ciprofloxacin, have also been shown to interfere with the metabolism of caffeine. This may lead to reduced clearance of caffeine and a prolongation of its serum half-life. Concurrent administration of a quinolone, including ciprofloxacin, with multivalent cation-containing products such as magnesium/aluminum antacids, sucralfate, Videx® (didanosine) chewable/buffered tablets or pediatric powder, other highly buffered drugs, or products containing calcium, iron, or zinc may substantially decrease its absorption, resulting in serum and urine levels considerably lower than desired.

(See Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. for concurrent administration of these agents with ciprofloxacin.) Histamine H 2 -receptor antagonists appear to have no significant effect on the bioavailability of ciprofloxacin. Altered serum levels of phenytoin (increased and decreased) have been reported in patients receiving concomitant ciprofloxacin.

The concomitant administration of ciprofloxacin with the sulfonylurea glyburide has, on rare occasions, resulted in severe hypoglycemia. Some quinolones, including ciprofloxacin, have been associated with transient elevations in serum creatinine in patients receiving cyclosporine concomitantly. Quinolones, including ciprofloxacin, have been reported to enhance the effects of the oral anticoagulant warfarin or its derivatives.

When these products are administered concomitantly, prothrombin time or other suitable coagulation tests should be closely monitored. Probenecid interferes with renal tubular secretion of ciprofloxacin and produces an increase in the level of ciprofloxacin in the serum. This should be considered if patients are receiving both drugs concomitantly.

Renal tubular transport of methotrexate may be inhibited by concomitant administration of ciprofloxacin potentially leading to increased plasma levels of methotrexate. This might increase the risk of methotrexate associated toxic reactions. Therefore, patients under methotrexate therapy should be carefully monit…

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Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Pregnancy Category C: There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. An expert review of published data on experiences with ciprofloxacin use during pregnancy by TERIS - the Teratogen Information System - concluded that therapeutic doses during pregnancy are unlikely to pose a substantial teratogenic risk (quantity and quality of data=fair), but the data are insufficient to state that there is no risk. 8 A controlled prospective observational study followed 200 women exposed to fluoroquinolones (52.5% exposed to ciprofloxacin and 68% first trimester exposures) during gestation.

9 In utero exposure to fluoroquinolones during embryogenesis was not associated with increased risk of major malformations. The reported rates of major congenital malformations were 2.2% for the fluoroquinolone group and 2.6% for the control group (background incidence of major malformations is 1-5%). Rates of spontaneous abortions, prematurity and low birth weight did not differ between the groups and there were no clinically significant musculoskeletal dysfunctions up to one year of age in the ciprofloxacin exposed children.

Another prospective follow-up study reported on 549 pregnancies with fluoroquinolone exposure (93% first trimester exposures). 10 There were 70 ciprofloxacin exposures, all within the first trimester. The malformation rates among live-born babies exposed to ciprofloxacin and to fluoroquinolones overall were both within background incidence ranges.

No specific patterns of congenital abnormalities were found. The study did not reveal any clear adverse reactions due to in utero exposure to ciprofloxacin. No differences in the rates of prematurity, spontaneous abortions, or birth weight were seen in women exposed to ciprofloxacin during pregnancy.

8,9 However, these small post-marketing epidemiology studies, of which most experience is from short term, first trimester exposure, are insufficient to evaluate the risk for less common defects or to permit reliable and definitive conclusions regarding the safety of ciprofloxacin in pregnant women and their developing fetuses. Ciprofloxacin should not be used during pregnancy unless the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to both fetus and mother (see WARNINGS ). Reproduction studies have been performed in rats and mice using oral doses up to 100 mg/kg (0.6 and 0.3 times the maximum daily human dose based upon body surface area, respectively) and have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus due to ciprofloxacin.

In rabbits, oral ciprofloxacin dose levels of 30 and 100 mg/kg (approximately 0.4- and 1.3-times the highest recommended therapeutic dose based upon mg/m 2 ) produced gastrointestinal toxicity resulting in maternal weight loss and an increased incidence of abortion, but no teratogenicity was observed at either dose level. After intravenous administration of doses up to 20 mg/kg (approximately 0.3-times the highest recommended therapeutic dose based upon mg/m 2 ) no maternal toxicity was produced and no embryotoxicity or teratogenicity was observed.

(See WARNINGS .)

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Pediatric Use: Ciprofloxacin, like other quinolones, causes arthropathy and histological changes in weight-bearing joints of juvenile animals resulting in lameness. (See ANIMAL PHARMACOLOGY .) Inhalational Anthrax (Post-Exposure) Ciprofloxacin is indicated in pediatric patients for inhalational anthrax (post-exposure). The risk-benefit assessment indicates that administration of ciprofloxacin to pediatric patients is appropriate.

For information regarding pediatric dosing in inhalational anthrax (post-exposure), see Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. and INHALATIONAL ANTHRAX – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION . Complicated Urinary Tract Infection and Pyelonephritis Ciprofloxacin is indicated for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis due to Escherichia coli .

Although effective in clinical trials, ciprofloxacin is not a drug of first choice in the pediatric population due to an increased incidence of adverse events compared to the controls, including events related to joints and/or surrounding tissues. The rates of these events in pediatric patients with complicated urinary tract infection and pyelonephritis within six weeks of follow-up were 9.3% (31/335) versus 6% (21/349) for control agents. The rates of these events occurring at any time up to the one year follow-up were 13.7% (46/335) and 9.5% (33/349), respectively.

The rate of all adverse events regardless of drug relationship at six weeks was 41% (138/335) in the ciprofloxacin arm compared to 31% (109/349) in the control arm. (See ADVERSE REACTIONS and CLINICAL STUDIES .) Cystic Fibrosis Short-term safety data from a single trial in pediatric cystic fibrosis patients are available. In a randomized, double-blind clinical trial for the treatment of acute pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis patients (ages 5-17 years), 67 patients received ciprofloxacin I.V.

10 mg/kg/dose q8h for one week followed by ciprofloxacin tablets 20 mg/kg/dose q12h to complete 10-21 days treatment and 62 patients received the combination of ceftazidime I.V. 50 mg/kg/dose q8h and tobramycin I.V. 3 mg/kg/dose q8h for a total of 10-21 days.

Patients less than 5 years of age were not studied. Safety monitoring in the study included periodic range of motion examinations and gait assessments by treatment-blinded examiners. Patients were followed for an average of 23 days after completing treatment (range 0-93 days).

This study was not designed to determine long term effects and the safety of repeated exposure to ciprofloxacin. Musculoskeletal adverse events in patients with cystic fibrosis were reported in 22% of the patients in the ciprofloxacin group and 21% in the comparison group. Decreased range of motion was reported in 12% of the subjects in the ciprofloxacin group and 16% in the comparison group.

Arthralgia was reported in 10% of the patients in the ciprofloxacin group and 11% in the comparison group. Other adverse events were similar in nature and frequency between treatment arms. One of sixty-seven patients developed arthritis of the knee nine days after a ten day course of treatment with ciprofloxacin.

Clinical symptoms resolved, but an MRI showed knee effusion without other abnormalities eight months after treatment. However, the relationship of this event to the patient’s course of ciprofloxacin can not be definitively determined, particularly since patients with cystic fibrosis may develop arthralgias/arthritis as part of their underlying disease process.

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Geriatric Use: Geriatric patients are at increased risk for developing severe tendon disorders including tendon rupture when being treated with a fluoroquinolone such as Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP, 250 mg and 500 mg. This risk is further increased in patients receiving concomitant corticosteroid therapy. Tendinitis or tendon rupture can involve the Achilles, hand, shoulder, or other tendon sites and can occur during or after completion of therapy; cases occurring up to several months after fluoroquinolone treatment have been reported.

Caution should be used when prescribing Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP, 250 mg and 500 mg to elderly patients especially those on corticosteroids. Patients should be informed of this potential side effect and advised to discontinue Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP, 250 mg and 500 mg and contact their healthcare provider if any symptoms of tendinitis or tendon rupture occur (See Error! Hyperlink reference not valid., WARNINGS , and ADVERSE REACTIONS/Post-Marketing Adverse Event Reports ).

In a retrospective analysis of 23 multiple-dose controlled clinical trials of ciprofloxacin encompassing over 3500 ciprofloxacin treated patients, 25% of patients were greater than or equal to 65 years of age and 10% were greater than or equal to 75 years of age. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals on any drug therapy cannot be ruled out.

Ciprofloxacin is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of adverse reactions may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. No alteration of dosage is necessary for patients greater than 65 years of age with normal renal function. However, since some older individuals experience reduced renal function by virtue of their advanced age, care should be taken in dose selection for elderly patients, and renal function monitoring may be useful in these patients.

(See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY and Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. .) In general, elderly patients may be more susceptible to drug-associated effects on the QT interval. Therefore, precaution should be taken when using Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP 250 mg and 500 mg with concomitant drugs that can result in prolongation of the QT interval (e.g., class IA or class III antiarrhythmics) or in patients with risk factors for torsade de pointes (e.g., known QT prolongation, uncorrected hypokalemia).

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OVERDOSAGE In the event of acute overdosage, reversible renal toxicity has been reported in some cases. The stomach should be emptied by inducing vomiting or by gastric lavage. The patient should be carefully observed and given supportive treatment, including monitoring of renal function and administration of magnesium, aluminum, or calcium containing antacids which can reduce the absorption of ciprofloxacin.

Adequate hydration must be maintained. Only a small amount of ciprofloxacin (< 10%) is removed from the body after hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. Single doses of ciprofloxacin were relatively non-toxic via the oral route of administration in mice, rats, and dogs.

No deaths occurred within a 14-day post treatment observation period at the highest oral doses tested; up to 5000 mg/kg in either rodent species, or up to 2500 mg/kg in the dog. Clinical signs observed included hypoactivity and cyanosis in both rodent species and severe vomiting in dogs. In rabbits, significant mortality was seen at doses of ciprofloxacin > 2500 mg/kg.

Mortality was delayed in these animals, occurring 10-14 days after dosing. In mice, rats, rabbits and dogs, significant toxicity including tonic/clonic convulsions was observed at intravenous doses of ciprofloxacin between 125 and 300 mg/kg.

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CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Absorption: Ciprofloxacin given as an oral tablet is rapidly and well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract after oral administration. The absolute bioavailability is approximately 70% with no substantial loss by first pass metabolism. Ciprofloxacin maximum serum concentrations and area under the curve are shown in the chart for the 250 mg to 1000 mg dose range.

Dose (mg) Maximum Serum Concentrations (μg/mL) Area Under Curve (AUC) (μg•hr/mL) 250 500 750 1000 1.2 2.4 4.3 5.4 4.8 11.6 20.2

30.8Maximum serum concentrations are attained 1 to 2 hours after oral dosing. Mean concentrations 12 hours after dosing with 250 or 500 mg are 0.1 and 0.2 μg/mL, respectively. The serum elimination half-life in subjects with normal renal function is approximately 4 hours.

Serum concentrations increase proportionately with doses up to 1000 mg. A 500 mg oral dose given every 12 hours has been shown to produce an area under the serum concentration time curve (AUC) equivalent to that produced by an intravenous infusion of 400 mg ciprofloxacin given over 60 minutes every 12 hours. A 750 mg oral dose given every 12 hours has been shown to produce an AUC at steady-state equivalent to that produced by an intravenous infusion of 400 mg given over 60 minutes every 8 hours.

A 750 mg oral dose results in a C max similar to that observed with a 400 mg I.V. dose. A 250 mg oral dose given every 12 hours produces an AUC equivalent to that produced by an infusion of 200 mg ciprofloxacin given every 12 hours. Steady-state Pharmacokinetic Parameters Following Multiple Oral and I.V.

Doses Parameters AUC (μg•hr/mL) C max (μg/mL) 500 mg q12h, P.O. 13.7 a 2.97 400 mg q12h, I.V. 12.7 a 4.56 750 mg q12h, P.O.

31.6b 3.59 400 mg q8h, I.V. 32.9 c 4.07 a AUC 0-12h b AUC 24h=AUC 0-12h x 2 c AUC 24h=AUC 0-8h x 3 Distribution: The binding of ciprofloxacin to serum proteins is 20 to 40% which is not likely to be high enough to cause significant protein binding interactions with other drugs. After oral administration, ciprofloxacin is widely distributed throughout the body.

Tissue concentrations often exceed serum concentrations in both men and women, particularly in genital tissue including the prostate. Ciprofloxacin is present in active form in the saliva, nasal and bronchial secretions, mucosa of the sinuses, sputum, skin blister fluid, lymph, peritoneal fluid, bile, and prostatic secretions. Ciprofloxacin has also been detected in lung, skin, fat, muscle, cartilage, and bone.

The drug diffuses into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF); however, CSF concentrations are generally less than 10% of peak serum concentrations. Low levels of the drug have been detected in the aqueous and vitreous humors of the eye. Metabolism: Four metabolites have been identified in human urine which together account for approximately 15% of an oral dose.

The metabolites have antimicrobial activity, but are less active than unchanged ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is an inhibitor of human cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) mediated metabolism. Coadministration of ciprofloxacin with other drugs primarily metabolized by CYP1A2 results in increased plasma concentrations of these drugs and could lead to clinically significant adverse events of the coadministered drug (see CONTRAINDICATIONS ; WARNINGS ; PRECAUTIONS: Drug Interactions ).

Excretion: The serum elimination half-life in subjects with normal renal function is approximately 4 hours. Approximately 40 to 50% of an orally administered dose is excreted in the urine as unchanged drug. After a 250 mg oral dose, urine concentrations of ciprofloxacin usually exceed 200 μg/mL during the first two hours and are approximately 30 μg/mL at 8 to 12 hours after dosing.

The urinary excretion of ciprofloxacin is virtually complete within 24 hours after dosing. The renal clearance of ciprofloxacin, which is approximately 300 mL/minute, exceeds the normal glomerular filtration rate of 120 mL/minute. Thus, active tubular secretion would seem to pla…

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HOW SUPPLIED Ciprofloxacin tablets USP 250 mg are available as white colored, biconvex, circular, film coated tablets, debossed ‘P’ on one side and ‘250’ on the other side containing ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, USP equivalent to 250 mg of ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin tablets USP 500 mg tablet are available as white colored, biconvex, capsule shaped, film coated tablets, debossed ‘P’ on one side and ‘500’ on the other side containing ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, USP equivalent to 500 mg ciprofloxacin. Strength NDC Code Tablet Identification Bottles of 6: Bottles of 10: Bottles of 14: Bottles of 20: Bottles of 28: Bottles of 30: Bottles of 60: Bottles of 90: Bottles of 06: Bottles of 10: Bottles of 14: Bottles of 20: Bottles of 28: Bottles of 30: Bottles of 60: Bottles of 90: 250 mg 250 mg 250 mg 250 mg 250 mg 250 mg 250 mg 250 mg 500 mg 500 mg 500 mg 500 mg 500 mg 500 mg 500 mg 500 mg NDC 63187-142-06 NDC 63187-142-10 NDC 63187-142-14 NDC 63187-142-20 NDC 63187-142-28 NDC 63187-142-30 NDC 63187-142-60 NDC 63187-142-90 NDC 63187-017-06 NDC 63187-017-10 NDC 63187-017-14 NDC 63187-017-20 NDC 63187-017-28 NDC 63187-017-30 NDC 63187-017-60 NDC 63187-017-90 P 250 P 250 P 250 P 250 P 250 P 250 P 250 P 250 P 500 P 500 P 500 P 500 P 500 P 500 P 500 P 500 Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) Manufactured by: Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories (A Div. of J.B.

Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.), Mumbai 400 030, India Distributed by: Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 Repackaged by: Proficient Rx LP Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

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DESCRIPTION Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 250 mg and 500 mg are synthetic broad spectrum antimicrobial agents for oral administration. Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, USP, a fluoroquinolone, is the monohydrochloride monohydrate salt of 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1, 4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid. It is a faintly yellowish to light yellow crystalline substance with a molecular weight of 385.8.

Its empirical formula is C 17 H 18 FN 3 O 3 •HCl•H 2 O and its chemical structure is as follows: Ciprofloxacin is 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid. Its empirical formula is C 17 H 18 FN 3 O 3 and its molecular weight is 331.4. It is a faintly yellowish to light yellow crystalline substance and its chemical structure is as follows: Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP are film-coated tablets and are available in 250 mg and 500 mg (ciprofloxacin equivalent) strengths.

Ciprofloxacin Tablets are white to slightly yellowish. The inactive ingredients are pregelatinized starch, microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol and purified water. Chemical Structure Chemical Structure

💬 Information for Patients ~3 min read ▾

Information for Patients: Patients should be advised: • to contact their healthcare provider if they experience pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon, or weakness or inability to use one of their joints; rest and refrain from exercise; and discontinue Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP, 250 mg and 500 mg treatment. The risk of severe tendon disorder with fluoroquinolones is higher in older patients usually over 60 years of age, in patients taking corticosteroid drugs, and in patients with kidney, heart or lung transplants. • that antibacterial drugs including Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP, 250 mg and 500 mg should only be used to treat bacterial infections.

They do not treat viral infections (e.g., the common cold). When Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP, 250 mg and 500 mg is prescribed to treat a bacterial infection, patients should be told that although it is common to feel better early in the course of therapy, the medication should be taken exactly as directed. Skipping doses or not completing the full course of therapy may (1) decrease the effectiveness of the immediate treatment and (2) increase the likelihood that bacteria will develop resistance and will not be treatable by Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP, 250 mg and 500 mg or other antibacterial drugs in the future. • that ciprofloxacin may be taken with or without meals and to drink fluids liberally.

As with other quinolones, concurrent administration of ciprofloxacin with magnesium/aluminum antacids, or sucralfate, Videx® (didanosine) chewable/buffered tablets or pediatric powder, other highly buffered drugs, or with other products containing calcium, iron or zinc should be avoided. Ciprofloxacin may be taken two hours before or six hours after taking these products. Ciprofloxacin should not be taken with dairy products (like milk or yogurt) or calcium-fortified juices alone since absorption of ciprofloxacin may be significantly reduced; however, ciprofloxacin may be taken with a meal that contains these products. • that ciprofloxacin may be associated with hypersensitivity reactions, even following a single dose, and to discontinue the drug at the first sign of a skin rash or other allergic reaction. • that photosensitivity/phototoxicity has been reported in patients receiving quinolones.

Patients should minimize or avoid exposure to natural or artificial sunlight (tanning beds or UVA/B treatment) while taking quinolones. If patients need to be outdoors while using quinolones, they should wear loose-fitting clothes that protect skin from sun exposure and discuss other sun protection measures with their physician. If a sunburn-like reaction or skin eruption occurs, patients should contact their physician. • that peripheral neuropathies have been associated with ciprofloxacin use.

If symptoms of peripheral neuropathy including pain, burning, tingling, numbness and/or weakness develop, they should discontinue treatment and contact their physicians. • that ciprofloxacin may cause dizziness and lightheadedness; therefore, patients should know how they react to this drug before they operate an automobile or machinery or engage in activities requiring mental alertness or coordination. • that ciprofloxacin increases the effects of tizanidine (Zanaflex®). Patients should not use ciprofloxacin if they are already taking tizanidine. • that ciprofloxacin may increase the effects of theophylline and caffeine.

There is a possibility of caffeine accumulation when products containing caffeine are consumed while taking quinolones. • that convulsions have been reported in patients receiving quinolones, including ciprofloxacin, and to notify their physician before taking this drug if there is a history of this condition. • that ciprofloxacin has been associated with an increased rate of adverse events involving joints and surrounding tissue structures (like tendons) in pediatric patients (less than 18 years of age). Parents should inform their child’s physician if the child has a history of joint-related…

💬 Medication Guide ~3 min read ▾

Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP, 250 mg and 500 mg Read the Medication Guide that comes with Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.

What is the most important information I should know about Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP ? Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP belongs to a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP can cause side effects that may be serious or even cause death.

If you get any of the following serious side effects, get medical help right away. Talk with your healthcare provider about whether you should continue to take Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP. Tendon rupture or swelling of the tendon (tendinitis) • Tendons are tough cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones. • Pain, swelling, tears and inflammation of tendons including the back of the ankle (Achilles), shoulder, hand, or other tendon sites can happen in people of all ages who take fluoroquinolone antibiotics, including Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP.

The risk of getting tendon problems is higher if you: • are over 60 years of age • are taking steroids (corticosteroids) • have had a kidney, heart or lung transplant • Swelling of the tendon (tendinitis) and tendon rupture (breakage) have also happened in patients who take fluoroquinolones who do not have the above risk factors. • Other reasons for tendon ruptures can include: • physical activity or exercise • kidney failure • tendon problems in the past, such as in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) • Call your healthcare provider right away at the first sign of tendon pain, swelling or inflammation.

Stop taking Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP until tendinitis or tendon rupture has been ruled out by your healthcare provider. Avoid exercise and using the affected area. The most common area of pain and swelling is the Achilles tendon at the back of your ankle.

This can also happen with other tendons. Talk to your healthcare provider about the risk of tendon rupture with continued use of Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP. You may need a different antibiotic that is not a fluoroquinolone to treat your infection. • Tendon rupture can happen while you are taking or after you have finished taking Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP.

Tendon ruptures have happened up to several months after patients have finished taking their fluoroquinolone. • Get medical help right away if you get any of the following signs or symptoms of a tendon rupture: • hear or feel a snap or pop in a tendon area • bruising right after an injury in a tendon area • unable to move the affected area or bear weight • See the section “What are the possible side effects of Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP?” for more information about side effects. What is Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP? Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic medicine used to treat certain infections caused by certain germs called bacteria.

Children less than 18 years of age have a higher chance of getting bone, joint, or tendon (musculoskeletal) problems such as pain or swelling while taking Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP. Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP should not be used as the first choice of antibiotic medicine in children under 18 years of age. Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP should not be used in children under 18 years old, except to treat specific serious infections, such as complicated urinary tract infections and to prevent anthrax disease after breathing the anthrax bacteria germ (inhalational exposure).

It is not known if Ciprofloxacin Extended Release Tablets are safe and work in children under 18 years of age. Sometimes infections are caused by viruses rather than by bacteria. Examples include viral infections in the sinuses and lungs, such as the common cold or flu.

Antibiotics, including Ciprofloxacin Tablets USP, do not kill viruses. Call your healthcare provider if you think your conditi…

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Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Cipro (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 1 manufacturer.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Cipro. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$92.9K
Claims incl. refills
550
Beneficiaries
474
Spend / beneficiary
$196.00
Spend / claim
$168.91
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

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