Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Norfloxacin(100mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Dt
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Norflox 100mg Tablet DT should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
Norflox 100mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
Absorption of norfloxacin is rapid following single doses of 200 mg, 400 mg and 800 mg. At the respective doses, mean peak serum and plasma concentrations of 0.8, 1.5 and 2.4 μg/mL are attained approximately one hour after dosing.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Norflox
Allergic reaction
Nausea
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
low amount of potassium in the blood
a type of blood disorder with a decrease in all types of blood cells called pancytopenia
anemia
decreased blood platelets
very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell
low levels of white blood cells
psychotic disorder
a low seizure threshold
pseudotumor cerebri, a condition with high fluid pressure in the brain
a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy
myasthenia gravis, a skeletal muscle disorder
a low supply of oxygen rich blood to the heart
torsades de pointes, a type of abnormal heart rhythm
prolonged QT interval on EKG
abnormal EKG with QT changes from birth
severe hardening of the arteries in the brain
severe renal impairment
inflammation of a tendon
rupture of a tendon
hallucinations
seizures
muscle tremors
abnormal liver function tests
high pressure within the skull
anemia from pyruvate kinase and G6PD deficiencies
lung transplant
heart transplant
Norflox 100mg Tablet DT may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Norflox 100mg Tablet DT.
Norflox 100mg Tablet DT is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Current indications are for urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases and prostatitis due to sensitive organisms. Based upon studies from Europe, norfloxacin has also been used off-label as prophylaxis against spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in patients with cirrhosis and ascites.
NORFLOXACIN may have interactions with colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), tendonitis (inflammation in tendons), CNS disorders, myasthenia gravis (neuromuscular disease), peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain), crystalluria (cloudy urine), diabetes, kidney, liver and heart problems.
Duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Norflox 100mg Tablet DT is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Norflox 100mg Tablet DT, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Norflox 100mg Tablet DT to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Discontinue Norflox 100mg Tablet DT and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Norflox 100mg Tablet DT is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. Can I stop taking Norflox 100mg Tablet DT when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Norflox 100mg Tablet DT and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
