Product List

Algocin

Generic:

Ciprofloxacin

Therapeutic Class:

Fluoroquinolones

Composition:

Each Algocin tablet contains (USP) equivalent to Ciprofloxacin 250 mg and 500 mg tablets.

Description:

Algocin is a synthetic broad
spectrum antibacterial agent for oral administration. It has invitro
activity against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

Indications:

Urinary tract infections
Chronic bacterial prostatitis
Lower respiratory tract infections
Acute sinusitis
Skin and skin structure infections
Bone & joint infections
Complicated intra-abdominal infections (used in combination with metronidazole)
Infectious diarrhea
Typhoid & para typhoid
Uncomplicated cervical and urethral gonorrhea
Acute uncomplicated
cystitis in females
Inhalational anthrax (post-exposure)

Dosage:

Location of infections	Severity	Unit Dose	Frequency	Usual Durations
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 Prostatitis	Mild/moderate	500 mg	q 12 h	28 days
Lower Respiratory Tract	Mild/moderate	500 mg	q 12 h	7 to 14 days
Lower Respiratory Tract	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
Skin and Skin Structure	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
Bone and Joint	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