Sarf 500 Mg Caps. 55.85 Sr.

Product Name

• Sarf 500 Mg, Antibiotic, Reduce Bacterial Infections - 10 Tablets

Scientific Name

• Ciprofloxacin 500 Mg Tablets

Category Of Sarf 500 Mg Tablets

• Antibacterial Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Ciprofloxacin

• Ciprofloxacin is a bactericidal antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone drug class.
• It inhibits DNA replication by inhibiting bacterial DNA topoisomerase and DNA-gyrase which are necessary to separate bacterial DNA, thereby inhibiting cell division.

Therapeutic Indications Of Sarf 500 Mg Tablets

• It can be used in the following infections:

1. Skin infections
2. Bone and joint infections
3. Gastrointestinal infections
4. Intra-abdominal infections
5. Urinary infections
6. Respiratory tract infections
7. Sinusitis
8. Genial tract infections (Gonorrhea)
9. Typhoid fever
10. Inhalation anthrax exposure

Method Of Administration Of Sarf 500 Mg Tablets

• Take exactly as indicated by your doctor.
• Take this drug at the same time of day.
• Take with or without food.
• Take with a full glass of water.
• Swallow the tablet whole. Do not split, crush or chew.
• Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine.
• Do not take this medicine with dairy products, like milk or yogurt, or calcium-rich juices
• The dosing may differ depending on the site and severity of your infection.
• For adults, the usual dosing range is 250 – 750 mg every 12 hours.
• For children, the dosing is usually done according to the child’s body weight in mg/kg/dose. It is usually between 10-20 mg/kg/dose every 12 hours.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Sarf 500 Mg Tablets

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Muscle and joint problems
2. Nausea
3. Diarrhea
4. Vomiting
5. Rash
6. Changes in liver function tests
7. Tendon rupture or swelling
8. Peripheral neuropathy (changes in sensation, risk of permanent damage)
9. Central nervous system problems (dizziness, seizures…)
10. Liver toxicity
11. Irregular heart rhythm known as “QT prolongation”
12. Worsening of Myasthenia Gravis
13. Muscle and joint problems in children

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Sarf 500 Mg Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Strengthen Your Immunity

• We must acknowledge that the body’s immune system develops and strengthens as a result of care throughout different stages of life, which begins as early as the fetal stage. There are ways to boost immunity:

1. Proper nutrition: eat well-balanced meals
2. Consume immune-boosting foods such as antioxidants and probiotics. Also, some supplements like Sambune Capsules & C-Ronz 1000, Vitamin C With Zinc will be helpful
3. Stay physically active
4. Get adequate sleep
5. Avoid/ minimize stress
6. Avoid smoking
7. Stay up-to-date with vaccines
8. Follow all personal hygiene and infection prevention protocols including frequent hand washing, practice physical distancing, follow all hygiene procedures for cooking, and disinfect your home (particularly common surfaces) regularly.
9. Monitor your body temperature by a thermometer, for example Microlife Ear Thermometer or Beurer Thermometer

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Sarf 500 Mg Tablets

• Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this drug including:

1. If you have tendon problems.
2. If you have heart problems, including heart failure or irregular heartbeats.
3. If you have central nervous system problems such as epilepsy or seizures.
4. If you have nerve problems.
5. If you have kidney problems.
6. If you have liver problems.
7. If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or another history of joint problems.
8. If you have the disease Myasthenia Gravis.
9. If you have diabetes.
10. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or breast-feeding

• This medicine may severely affect your tendons, joints, and nervous system.
• The risk of getting tendon problems is higher if you are over 60 years of age, are taking corticosteroids, or have had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant.
• The risk of having joint problems is higher in children under the age of 18 years.
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

Storage Conditions Of Sarf 500 Mg Tablets

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Normal Ranges

• The average normal oral temperature is 98.6°F (37°C).
• A rectal temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.
• An ear (tympanic) temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.

For More Information About Ciprofloxacin

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit https://www.sfda.gov.sa/en/drugs-list
• Visit Medscape at Information About Ciprofloxacin
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Ciprofloxacin
• Visit DrugBank at Information About Ciprofloxacin