About Product
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride BP is a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase, preventing bacterial replication. Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, it is used in the treatment of respiratory, urinary tract, gastrointestinal, and skin infections. Ciprofloxacin is available in oral, injectable, and ophthalmic formulations, making it a versatile antibiotic for various medical applications.
Chemical Formula: CAS Number: 86393-32-0Chemical Code: C₁₇H₁₈FN₃O₃ · HCl
Application & Uses
- Used in oral tablets and capsules for bacterial infections
- Key ingredient in intravenous (IV) antibiotic formulations
- Found in ophthalmic (eye drop) solutions for eye infections
- Used in ear drop formulations for bacterial ear infections
- Treats respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia
- Effective against urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Used in gastrointestinal infection treatments, including typhoid fever
- Component in dermatological creams for bacterial skin infections
- Applied in post-surgical infection prevention
- Used in veterinary medicine for bacterial infections in animals