Generic Cipro XR

Two different companies make generic Cipro XR (ciprofloxacin extended release), and the Food and Drug Administration considers these equivalent to the brand-name version. Although Cipro and Cipro XR contain the same active ingredient, these two products are not interchangeable, because they release the medication at different rates.

Cipro XR Antibiotic Information

Can I Buy a Generic Version of Cipro XR?

Cipro^® XR (ciprofloxacin extended release) is a prescription antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections, including bladder infections (cystitis) and kidney infections (pyelonephritis). It belongs to a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones, or quinolones for short.

Cipro XR is made by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and distributed by Schering Corporation. This medication is available in generic form.

Strengths of Generic Cipro XR

Generic Cipro XR tablets are available in the following strengths:

Ciprofloxacin extended release 500 mg
Ciprofloxacin extended release 1000 mg.

Who Makes Generic Cipro XR?

Generic Cipro XR is made by a couple of different companies: Mylan Pharmaceuticals and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Ltd.

Is Generic Ciprofloxacin Extended Release as Good as Cipro XR?

All generic medications must undergo certain tests to compare them to brand-name medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) then looks at these tests to decide if the generics are equivalent to the brand-name medications and assigns a rating to each one.

An "AB" rating means that the FDA has determined that a generic medication is equivalent to a brand-name medication. All of the currently available generic versions of Cipro XR have an "AB" rating, meaning they should be equivalent to Cipro XR.

However, generic medications are allowed to have different inactive ingredients than the brand-name medication. This includes fillers, dyes, or other ingredients that may cause problems for people with certain allergies or sensitivities.

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