Ciprofloxacin is also approved to help prevent infections from inhaled anthrax. The drug is used for this purpose in adults and children of any age exposed to anthrax bacteria. For more information, ...

As with other drugs, ciprofloxacin can cause side effects, such as nausea and vomiting. If you are not able to tolerate side effects from ciprofloxacin, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.