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
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.
Related medications
Other antibiotics & antivirals medications covered at $0 with an active Tab membership.
Ciprofloxacin HCl cost without insurance
Cash prices for Ciprofloxacin HCl without insurance vary widely by pharmacy, strength and quantity — the same prescription can cost very different amounts at two pharmacies in the same town. That is the problem a membership solves.
Ciprofloxacin HCl is on Tab's covered $0 generic list. With an active Tab membership, every covered strength is $0 — not a percentage off, not a coupon that changes month to month — at participating pharmacies nationwide or through mail order. You do not need insurance, and Tab works whether or not you have a health plan.
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Ciprofloxacin HCl dosage and administration
2. Dosage and Administration Ciprofloxacin tablets should be administered orally as described in the appropriate Dosage Guidelines tables. 2.1 Dosage in Adults The determination of dosage and duration for any particular patient must take into consideration the severity and nature of the infection, the susceptibility of the causative microorganism, the integrity of the patient’s host-defense mechanisms, and the status of renal and hepatic function. Ciprofloxacin tablets may be administered to adult patients when clinically indicated at the discretion of the physician.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Your prescribing clinician decides the exact dose, form and schedule for you — this is not medical advice.
Ciprofloxacin HCl drug interactions
7. Drug Interactions Ciprofloxacin is an inhibitor of human cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) mediated metabolism. Co-administration of ciprofloxacin with other drugs primarily metabolized by CYP1A2 results in increased plasma concentrations of these drugs and could lead to clinically significant adverse events of the co-administered drug. Table 11: Drugs That are Affected by and Affecting Ciprofloxacin Drugs That are Affected by Ciprofloxacin Drug(s) Recommendation Comments Tizanidine Contraindicated Concomitant administration of tizanidine and ciprofloxacin is contraindicated due to the potentiation of hypotensive and sedative effects of tizanidine [see CONTRAINDICATIONS (4.2)].
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Tell your clinician and pharmacist about every medication, supplement and over-the-counter product you take.
Who should not take ciprofloxacin hcl
4. Contraindications 4.1 Hypersensitivity Ciprofloxacin tablets are contraindicated in persons with a history of hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin, any member of the quinolone class of antibacterials, or any of the product components [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.7)]. 4.2 Tizanidine Concomitant administration with tizanidine is contraindicated [see DRUG INTERACTIONS (7)].
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Whether this medication is appropriate for you is a clinical decision made by your prescribing clinician.
Common questions
Is ciprofloxacin HCl covered at $0 with Tab?
Yes. Ciprofloxacin HCl is on Tab's covered $0 generic list — every covered strength is $0 with an active membership, at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
Do I need insurance to get ciprofloxacin HCl through Tab?
No. Tab is a membership, not insurance. Covered medications are $0 with an active membership whether or not you have a health plan.
How do I get a ciprofloxacin HCl prescription with Tab?
Book a video visit with a licensed Tab clinician (unlimited visits are included with membership). If it's clinically appropriate, they send the prescription to your chosen participating pharmacy or by mail order.
How much does ciprofloxacin hcl cost without insurance?
Without insurance, retail cash prices for ciprofloxacin hcl vary by pharmacy, strength and quantity. Ciprofloxacin HCl is on Tab's covered $0 generic list, so every covered strength is $0 with an active Tab membership at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
What is the cheapest way to get ciprofloxacin hcl?
For medications on Tab's covered list, a Tab membership is the cheapest route: covered strengths of ciprofloxacin hcl are $0 with an active membership, and unlimited video visits with a licensed clinician are included, so the visit that produces the prescription is covered too.
What is the usual dose of ciprofloxacin hcl?
2. Dosage and Administration Ciprofloxacin tablets should be administered orally as described in the appropriate Dosage Guidelines tables. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15. Your clinician sets your dose.)
What interacts with ciprofloxacin hcl?
7. Drug Interactions Ciprofloxacin is an inhibitor of human cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) mediated metabolism. Co-administration of ciprofloxacin with other drugs primarily metabolized by CYP1A2 results in increased plasma concentrations of these drugs and could lead to clinically significant adverse events of the co-administered drug. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15. Tell your clinician about every medication and supplement you take.)
Ciprofloxacin HCl is $0 on the covered list
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