Ciprofloxacin direction for use
| Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride |
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| CIPRO®,CIPROFLOXACIN®,CILOXAN®,CETRAXAL® FDA Package Insert |
| Description |
| Clinical Pharmacology |
| Microbiology |
| Indications and Usage |
| Contraindications |
| Warnings |
| Precautions |
| Adverse Reactions |
| Overdosage |
| Clinical Studies |
| Dosage and Administration |
| How Supplied |
| Medication Guide |
| Direction For Use |
| Labels and Packages |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
Instructions To The Pharmacist For Use/Handling Of CIPRO Oral Suspension:
CIPRO Oral Suspension is supplied in 5% (5 g ciprofloxacin in 100 mL) and 10% (10 g ciprofloxacin in 100 mL) strengths. The drug product is composed of two components (microcapsules and diluent) which must be combined prior to dispensing.
One teaspoonful (5 mL) of 5% ciprofloxacin oral suspension = 250 mg of ciprofloxacin.
One teaspoonful (5 mL) of 10% ciprofloxacin oral suspension = 500 mg of ciprofloxacin.
Appropriate Dosing Volumes of the Oral Suspensions:
Preparation of the suspension:
1. The small bottle contains the microcapsules, the large bottle contains the diluent.
2. Open both bottles. Child-proof cap: Press down according to instructions on the cap while turning to the left.
3. Pour the microcapsules completely into the larger bottle of diluent. Do not add water to the suspension.
4. Remove the top layer of the diluent bottle label (to reveal the CIPRO Oral Suspension label). Close the large bottle completely according to the directions on the cap and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. The suspension is ready for use.
No additions should be made to the mixed final ciprofloxacin suspension. CIPRO Oral Suspension should not be administered through feeding or NG (nasogastric) tubes due to its physical characteristics.
Instruct the patient:
• To shake CIPRO Oral Suspension vigorously each time before use for approximately 15 seconds • To always use the graduated measuring spoon to obtain the exact dose. • Not chew the microcapsules, but to swallow them. • That water may be taken afterwards. • Reclose the bottle properly after each use according to instructions on the cap. • After treatment has been completed, Cipro Oral Suspension should not be reused.
References
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/019537s075,020780s033lbl.pdf