Neocil contains the active substance ciprofloxacin (as lactate). Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic belonging to the fluoroquinolone family. Ciprofloxacin works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It only works with specific strains of bacteria.
Adults
Neocil is used in adults to treat the following bacterial infections:
• respiratory tract infections;
• long lasting or recurring ear or sinus infections;
• urinary tract infections
• genital tract infections in men and women;
• gastro-intestinal tract infections and intra-abdominal infections;
• skin and soft tissue infections;
• bone and joint infections;
• anthrax inhalation exposure.
Ciprofloxacin may be used in the management of patients with low white blood cell count (neutropenia) who have a fever that is suspected to be due to a bacterial infection.