Uses of Dophacipro


Dophacipro belongs to the group of drugs that treat parasites, infections, viruses and fungi. The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets with the main ingredient Ciprofloxacin 500mg. Below is detailed information about the drug Dophacipro has what effect and note when using.

1. What are the effects of Dophacipro?


Dophacipro drug is effective in the prevention and treatment of the following conditions:
Respiratory tract infections; Urinary tract infections ; Infections of the genital organs; Gastrointestinal infections; Infections of the skin, ears - nose - throat; Sepsis ; Prophylaxis or treatment of infections in immunocompromised patients; Osteoarthritis, abdominal cavity; Prevention of infection during upper gastrointestinal surgery and during endoscopic procedures.

2. Dosage, how to use Dophacipro


Dophacipro reference dose:
Treatment of pneumonia, infections of bones, joints, skin and soft tissues, urinary tract: Dophacipro dose is 500 - 750mg x 2 times / day, used for 7 days. In severe infections can be treated for up to 14 days, bone and joint infections can be used for 4-6 weeks; Treatment of gastrointestinal infections: Use a dose of 500mg / 12 hours, used for 5-7 days; Treatment of genital tract infections: Use a single dose of Dophacipro 250 - 500mg; Urinary tract infections: Dophacipro 250 - 500mg every 12 hours for about 7-14 days. In severe infections, treatment may be prolonged. Note: Dophacipro dosage above is for reference only. The specific dose of Dophacipro depends on the condition and the progression of the disease. To get the right dose of Dophacipro, patients should consult their doctor or medical professional.
How to use Dophacipro:
The maximum dose of Dophacipro is 1.5g/day; Do not take an anti-acid stomach medicine within 2 hours of taking Dophacipro; Dophacipro should be taken with plenty of water and 2 hours after meals; Continue using Dophacipro for at least 48 hours after the symptoms are gone.

3. Contraindications to the use of Dophacipro


Do not use Dophacipro for the following subjects:
Patients with hypersensitivity to Ciprofloxacin, other Quinolones or any component of Dophacipro; Children and adolescents are in the period of growth; Pregnant and lactating women should not use Dophacipro.

4. Interactions with other drugs


Possible interactions if Dophacipro is used concurrently with the following active ingredients and drugs:
Urine alkalinizers will reduce Dophacipro drug excretion; Dophacipro reduces the metabolism and clearance of theophylline and caffeine; Concomitant administration of Dophacipro with iron ions, sucralfate or antacids containing aluminum, calcium and magnesium will reduce the absorption of oral Ciprofloxacin; Dophacipro increases the activity of Warfarin, a hypoglycemic agent when used concurrently; Concomitant use with Metoclopramide increases the absorption of Ciprofloxacin. To avoid unwanted interactions when using Dophacipro, patients should inform their doctor/pharmacist of all drugs and dietary supplements they are using.

5. Dophacipro side effects


Dophacipro side effects include:
Nausea/vomiting; Stomachache ; Diarrhea; Dizzy; Tired; Rash, itchy skin. During the course of treatment, if there are any abnormal symptoms suspected of using Dophacipro, you should notify your treating doctor for timely treatment.

6. Notes when using Dophacipro


In the process of using Dophacipro, it should be noted:
Use with caution in the elderly, in patients with renal/liver failure; In the case of patients with epilepsy or neurological damage, dophacipro should only be used when the benefits outweigh the risks; Discontinue use of Dophacipro when symptoms of phototoxicity occur; Dophacipro drug can affect the ability to operate machines, so it should be used with caution in these subjects; During the use of the drug, the patient should drink a lot of water to avoid crystalluria. Above is information about the uses, doses and precautions when using Dophacipro. To ensure safety for health, patients need to take Caditor 10 exactly as directed, do not change the dosage or stop the drug without the consent of the prescribing doctor.


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