Welocip 500mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Ciprofloxacin (500mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Zee Laboratories |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Welocip 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, and lungs (pneumonia). Welocip 500mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. You may experience nausea as a side effect of this medicine. This is usually temporary and resolves on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Welocip 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
Is Welocip 500mg Tablet safe?
Welocip 500mg Tablet is generally considered a safe medication when taken as prescribed by a healthcare professional. It may, however, have some side effects and should only be used under their guidance.
Can the use of Welocip 500mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, some individuals using Welocip 500mg Tablet may experience diarrhea as a potential side effect. This is because it affects both beneficial and harmful bacteria in the gut.
Can I stop taking Welocip 500mg Tablet when I feel better?
No, you should not stop taking Welocip 500mg Tablet prematurely. It is crucial to complete the full course of treatment even if your symptoms improve.
Can the use of Welocip 500mg Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?
Yes, there is a known increased risk of muscle damage with the use of Welocip 500mg Tablet. This risk is most commonly observed in the Achilles tendon. Muscle damage can happen to people of all ages who take this medication.
Can I take Welocip 500mg Tablet with paracetamol?
While there may be no clinically significant interaction between Welocip 500mg Tablet and paracetamol, always consult your healthcare provider before using both medications together.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Welocip 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Welocip 500mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
- Your doctor has prescribed Welocip 500mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Discontinue Welocip 500mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- No common side effects listed
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol with Welocip 500mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breastfeed
Welocip 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Baby should be closely monitored for development of fever, loss of appetite and diarrhea. In case, any of the above happens please inform your doctor immediately.
Pregnancy
Welocip 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
