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Ciprofloxacin HCl

Ciprofloxacin HCl is a covered generic medication on Tab's $0 list. Here's what it's used for, typical dosing, and side effects, sourced from FDA-approved drug labeling.

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What it's used for

Ciprofloxacin tablets are used in adult patients to treat skin, skin structure, bone, and joint infections caused by designated susceptible bacteria.

Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).

Typical dosing

Ciprofloxacin tablets should be administered orally following the appropriate dosage guidelines tables.

Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.

Boxed warning / key safety info

Fluoroquinolones have been associated with serious, disabling, and potentially irreversible adverse reactions including tendinitis, tendon rupture, and peripheral neuropathy.

Common side effects

Serious adverse reactions discussed in the label include tendinitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and central nervous system effects.

Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list

Ciprofloxacin HCl 500 mg Tablet

Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.

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Tab is a membership and prescription-discount program—not insurance, and not a substitute for it. $0 pricing applies to medications on the current covered generic list with active membership, at participating pharmacy locations nationwide or through mail order, and is subject to change. Mail-order home delivery is preferred for recurring prescriptions; activation, availability, and delivery timing apply. This page is for general reference, drawn from FDA-approved drug labeling, and is not medical advice. Only a licensed clinician can determine if a medication is right for you.