Cipro was first introduced at its oral formulation in 1989 by the famous German corporation of Bayer Pharmaceuticals, and since than it has been in use in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Much like any other generic drug, generic Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) is biologically equal to the brand Cipro and it is simply manufactured and sold at lower price. Generic Cipro is actually equivalent to brand Cipro in its efficiency, strength, dosage, ingredients, safety and intended use.
Cipro has been approved for treating 14 different kinds of infections including urinary tract infections (e.g. cystitis), pyelonephritis and chronic bacterial prostatitis.
Moreover, Cipro is considered the most efficient therapy for many types of Gram Negative infections, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and has maintained a high level of activity against Escherichia coli.