Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Norfloxacin(200mg), Lactobacillus(60Million spores)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Norflox 200 Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early, the bacteria may continue to grow and the infection may return or worsen.
Norflox 200 Tablet is a combination of two medicines. Norfloxacin is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them. Lactobacillus is a probiotic. It works by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset after antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections. This is how it works to treat bacterial infections.
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.Lactobacillus restores the intestinal flora, post-antibiotic diarrhea and for prevention of post-antibiotic vulvovaginal yeast infections (candidiasis). Numerous products available have shown effectiveness.
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
Vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Stomach pain
Nausea
Heartburn
Hypersensitivity to Norfloxacin / Lactobacillus is a contraindication. In addition, Norfloxacin / Lactobacillus should not be used if you have the following conditions:
Epilepsy
High fever
Hypersensitivity
Myasthenia gravis
QT prolongation
Renal insufficiency
Severe intestinal infection
Tendinitis
Tendon rupture
Information regarding the use of Norflox 200 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Norflox 200 Tablet.
Information regarding the use of Norflox 200 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Norfloxacin + Lactobacillus is a combination of two medicines. Norfloxacin is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them. Lactobacillus is a probiotic. It works by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset after antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections. This is how it works to treat bacterial infections.
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Norfloxacin / Lactobacillus may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Norfloxacin / Lactobacillus may interact with the following drugs and products:
Antibiotic drugs
Caffeine
Clozapine
Cyclosporine
Dexamethasone
Glyburide
Immunosuppressants
Methylprednisolone
Prednisone
Probenecid
Do not chew, crush or break it. Norflox 200 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Norflox 200 Tablet, 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.
Norflox 200 Tablet must be taken on an empty stomach at the same time every day.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids and a healthy diet while taking the medicine.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking medication as it may cause increased side effects.
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. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Norflox 200 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
