Guidelines
Ciprofloxacin - Dietary Concerns

Ciprofloxacin - Dietary Concerns

Liquid

  • With or Without Food
  • Do Not Crush or Chew
  • Do not chew the microcapsules; take with a glass of water; food decreases GI side effects; faster absorption on empty stomach; do not take with dairy products alone or within 2 h of calcium intake >800 mg; avoid excessive caffeine intake
  • Avoid consumption of grapefruit or orange juice within 4 h of intake of ciprofloxacin (lack of efficacy)

Tablet, Regular

  • With or Without Food
  • Take with a glass of water; food decreases GI side effects; faster absorption on empty stomach; do not take with dairy products alone or within 2 h of calcium intake >800 mg; avoid excessive caffeine intake
  • Avoid consumption of grapefruit or orange juice within 4 h of intake of ciprofloxacin (lack of efficacy)