Pregnancy Interaction

• Not advised during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary.
• Norfloxacin may change how fetal cartilage grows, and Tinidazole may cross the placenta.
• Only use if the benefits outweigh the risks and only under a doctor's care.
• Don't use it in the early stages of pregnancy or close to the end.
• If you think you could be pregnant while taking this prescription, tell your doctor right away.

Faq For Medicine

Q1.What is the purpose of Norflokem TZ Tablet?

It is used to treat infections caused by both bacteria and protozoa, notably in the urinary and digestive systems.

Q2: Is it okay to take it on an empty stomach?

To avoid stomach problems, it's best to take it after a meal.

Q3. How fast does it work?

The symptoms will start to go better in 2–3 days, but you should still finish the whole course.

Q4. Can I drink alcohol while taking this tablet?

No. Avoid alcohol completely since Tinidazole can make you feel very sick, like flushing, nausea, vomiting, and headaches.

Q5. Is it safe for women who are breastfeeding?

Tinidazole gets into breastmilk, so don't breastfeed for 72 hours after your last dose.

Q6. Can I stop taking the drug when I feel better?

No. Stopping too soon could cause the infection to come back or make antibiotics less effective.

Q7. Does it make you feel dizzy?

Yes, Norfloxacin can make you feel dizzy. If you do, don't drive.

Expert Advice

• Take the tablet after meals to ease stomach pain.
• Even if your symptoms go away, you should finish the whole course.
• To stay hydrated, drink a lot of water.
• Don't take calcium or iron supplements or antacids within two hours of taking your dose.
• Don't drink alcohol while you're getting treatment and for three days after you're done.
• Tell your doctor if you have tendon pain, tingling, severe diarrhea, or an allergic reaction.
• Don't stay in the sun for too long; Norfloxacin may make you more sensitive to light.

Side Effects

• A lot of times:
• Feeling sick
• Pain in the stomach
• Diarrhea
• Pain in the head
• Taste of metal
• Feeling dizzy
• Not strong
• Not wanting to eat
• Serious (get medical help):
• Very watery or bloody diarrhea
• Pain or swelling in the tendons
• Numbness and tingling (neuropathy)
• Allergic responses (rash, edema, trouble breathing)
• Heartbeat that isn't regular

How It Works

• Norfloxacin stops bacteria from making DNA, which stops them from growing.
• By disrupting their DNA, tinidazole kills protozoa and anaerobic bacteria.
• Together, they protect against a wide range of bacterial and protozoal diseases, notably those that affect the GI tract and the urinary tract.

Medicine Interaction

• Don't mix with:
• Antacids, calcium, iron, and multivitamins (which make it harder for the body to absorb them)
• Warfarin (raises the risk of bleeding)
• Antiarrhythmic medicines (risk of cardiac rhythm problems)
• Changes in phenytoin levels
• Alcohol (serious disulfiram-like response from Tinidazole)
• Steroids (may raise the chance of tendon rupture)
• Tell your doctor if you take:
• Drugs for diabetes
• Immunosuppressants
• Drugs that hurt the kidneys

 How to Use

• Follow your doctor's instructions and take the tablet once or twice a day.
• Take it whole with water.
• Take it after meals.
• Don't skip doses or quit early.
• Stay hydrated and stay away from alcohol.

 Uses / indications

• For use in:
• Diarrhea that is sudden or infectious
• Dysentery
• Gastroenteritis
• Infections of the urinary tract (UTIs)
• Infections with both bacteria and protozoa
• Giardiasis
• Amoebiasis
• Diarrhea from traveling