Ciprobid is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. Ciprobid oral liquid and tablets are also used to treat anthrax infection after inhalational exposure. Ciprobid may mask or delay the symptoms of syphilis. It is not effective against syphilis infections. Ciprobid extended-release tablets are only used to treat urinary tract infections, including acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis. Proquin XR tablets are only used to treat uncomplicated or simple urinary tract infections (acute cystitis). Ciprobid belongs to the class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, Ciprobid will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Do not take Ciprobid 500 Tablet 10's if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to ciprofloxacin or any other quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotic such as delafloxacin gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin and ofloxacin. Taking Ciprobid 500 Tablet 10's may increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or have a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant, kidney disease, a joint or tendon disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (auto immune disorder of joints causing pain, swelling, and loss of function), seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical Activity. Taking Ciprobid 500 Tablet 10's may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a disorder of the nervous system that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with Ciprobid 500 Tablet 10's. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Ciprobid 500 Tablet 10's as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Patients with epilepsy, and irregular heartbeat (especially a condition known as QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking Ciprobid 500 Tablet 10's.