What is ciprofloxacin (Cipro) used for?

Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic used to treat skin infections, acute sinusitis, bone and joint infections, infectious diarrhea, complicated intraabdominal infections, typhoid fever, lower respiratory tract infections (pneumonia), chronic bronchitis, gonorrhea, inhalational anthrax, plague, uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections, acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis, and chronic bacterial prostatitis caused by bacteria. Ciprofloxacin and other antibiotics do not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. 

How does ciprofloxacin (Cipro) work?

 Ciprofloxacin works by blocking certain enzymes called bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase. The bacteria need these enzymes to multiply.

What is the dosage of ciprofloxacin (Cipro)?

Ciprofloxacin is available in oral tablet and liquid form. 

Common lisinopril doses include:

Oral tablet strength:  250 mg | 500 mg 
Oral suspension strength: 250 mg/5 mL | 500 mg/5 mL

The usual adult dose of ciprofloxacin is 500 mg to 750 mg every 12 hours for anywhere from 3 days to 8 weeks, depending on the type of infection. For uncomplicated urinary tract infections, the dose is 250 mg to 500 mg every 12 hours for 7-14 days. The dose of ciprofloxacin in pediatric patients is usually 10 mg to 20 mg/kg of body weight every 12 hours.