Norflox 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

• If you are allergic to norfloxacin lactic acid bacillus or any other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you have a known history of tendon rupture or tendinitis (develop swelling or pain in your limbs) associated with the use of norfloxacin or antimicrobial agents similar to it.
• If you have a condition of muscle weakness
• If you are known to have low immunity or ulcers or holes (perforations) in the gastrointestinal tract

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Indigestion
• Stomach pain

• Take Norflox 400 tablet with a glass of water without food (at least 1 hour before or at least 2 hours after a meal/a glass of milk). Swallow it whole, do not break, cut or chew the medicine
• You should take this medicine regularly and without fail as directed by your doctor. You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor
• You should have plenty of oral fluids during treatment with this medicine

• Store Norflox-400 tablets in a cool and dry place, protect from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not use expired medicines and discard them properly. For expiry date, refer the packaging. If only a month is mentioned, the expiry date is the last date of the month.

• Norflox 400 tablet is specifically used to treat urinary tract infections. It should not be used for any other condition unless your doctor specifies it.
• Inform your doctor about all your other medications and provide your complete medical history.
• Avoid using Norflox 400 tablet if you have conditions such as myasthenia gravis, tendinitis, tendon rupture, or peripheral neuropathy. Before starting treatment, disclose to your doctor if you have a ...

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• Do not use any antibiotic if you are unsure whether the infection is bacterial. Misuse of antibiotics can render them ineffective for future use.
• Always complete the full course of antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor to prevent the infection from returning.
• This medicine is not recommended for patients under 18 years old as its safety and efficacy have not been established. Older adults may be at risk of developing tendon disorders like tendon rupture.

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How Does It Work?

• Norflox 400 tablets work by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial DNA gyrase. This prevents the bacteria from repairing and multiplying, ultimately killing the bacteria and treating infections. Norflo...

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• Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic that restores the balance of good bacteria in the intestine, inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria, and prevents diarrhea caused by antibiotic usage.

Interactions with other medicines

• It is not recommended to use Norflox 400 tablet in conjunction with nitrofurantoin to treat infection, as this may alter the tablet's effects.
• Concomitant use of this medicine along with NSAIDs (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, etc.) may increase the risk of having fits or seizures. Hence, it should be used with caution.
• You should be cautious when taking caffeine, Clozapine, Ropinirole, Tacrine and Tizanidine.
• Concomitant use of this medicine and theophylline may cause headaches, insomnia, irritability, restlessness, fits, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, shaking and fast heart rate.
• Concomitant use, along with blood thinners like Warfarin, Coumadin, etc., may enhance the effects of these medicines.
• Concomitant use of this medicine and corticosteroids taken by mouth or injection may increase the chance of tendon injury.
• The use of antidiabetics like Glyburide, along with this medicine, can affect your blood sugar level (rare). The doctor may ask you to monitor your blood sugar level regularly.
• Multivitamins (containing iron and zinc), antacids, sucralfate, and didanosine should not be used together with Norfloxacin.
• These medicines should be taken either 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking the Norflox 400 tablet.
• Other medicines like Cyclosporine, Probenecid, Erythromycin, Hydrochlorothiazide, Indapamide and Digoxin should be used cautiously.

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