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Mercip Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Mercip Tablet (Ciprofloxacin) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

500mg

Manufacturer

Martin Dow

Estimated price

Rs. 177.5 - 377.19

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What is Mercip Tablet used for?

  • Urinary tract infections (mikka ki bukhar)
  • Respiratory infections (dil ke dard)
  • Digestive infections (gastrointestinal infection)
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Important warnings

  • Avoid using Mercip Tablet if you are allergic to ciprofloxacin or other fluoroquinolones

Mercip Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameMercip
Generic NameCiprofloxacin
Strength500mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassFluoroquinolone Antibiotic
ManufacturerMartin Dow
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Mercip Tablet? (Mercip Tablet kya hai)

Mercip Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for various bacterial infections. It contains the active ingredient Ciprofloxacin, which belongs to the Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic class. This antibiotic works by targeting inflammatory or infection-related pathways in the body, helping to control symptoms effectively. Following your doctor's prescription and dosage instructions is crucial for its effectiveness.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Urinary tract infections (mikka ki bukhar)
  • Respiratory infections (dil ke dard)
  • Digestive infections (gastrointestinal infection)
  • Skin infections (tang ka bukhar)
  • Bone infections (osseous infection)
  • Joint infections (articular infection)
  • Prostate infections (prostatic infection)
  • Severe bacterial infections (ziyada bukhar)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Patients with urinary tract infections
  • Individuals suffering from respiratory infections
  • People diagnosed with digestive infections

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to ciprofloxacin or other fluoroquinolones
  • If you have a history of tendon problems
  • If you suffer from severe liver disease

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Avoid using Mercip Tablet if you are allergic to ciprofloxacin or other fluoroquinolones

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Nausea, Diarrhea, Headache
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Antacids and other stomach acid reducers
  • Heart medicines

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Saans phoolna

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousCiprofloxacin
Alternative brandVariousCiprofloxacin

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Mercip Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: Mercip Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Mercip Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Mercip Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Mercip Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Mercip Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-02-23 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercip Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

Mercip Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Mercip Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Mercip Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Mercip Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Mercip Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.