Description: Ceflox Tz is an very effective combination of Ciprofloxacin and Tinidazole which is effective against many aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
Ciprofloxacin is a flouroquinolone antimicrobial agent with potent activity against a broad spectrum of gram- positive and gram- negative bacteria including Ps. aeruginosa, Enterobacteriaceae and Staph. aureus. Ciprofloxacin does not disturb normal anaerobic intestinal flora and has significant post–antibiotic effect & thus prevents regrowth of bacteria.Tinidazole is an Metronidazole congener and has broad spectrum cidal effect against protozoa, including Giardia lamblia.
It does not affect aerobic bacteria and is used in the treatment of susceptible protozoal infections and anaerobic bacterial infections.
Indications: Ceflox Tz is used in moderate to severe systemic infections which includes.
· G.I infections like appendicitis, cholecystitis.
· Post operative infections after abnormal/ gynaecological operations.
· Lung infections like bronchitis, lung abscess, empyema, cystic fibrosis.
· Acute or chronic bone and joint infections especially of foot.
· Diabetic infections.
· Infections in imunocompromised patients.
· Pateints taking steroids and anticancer druds or antimetabolites
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity. Not recommended for use in children and adolescents.
Paediatrics: Safety not established.
Pregnancy: Contraindicated.
Lactation: Drug passes into breast milk may affect the infant adversely.
Dosage: 1 tablet twice a day after food.
Presentation: 10 x 10 tablets in a Multicarton.