Uses / Indications:
Norflox 200 mg Tablet is used to treat:
Infections of the urinary tract (UTI)
Cystitis and pyelonephritis
Diarrhea caused by bacteria and diarrhea caused by traveling
Prostatitis (infection of the prostate)
Infections of the intestines and gastrointestinal tract
Infections affecting the skin and soft tissues
In some circumstances, respiratory tract infections
Pregnancy interaction:
Pregnancy: It is not usually recommended during pregnancy unless it is absolutely required, because research on animals have shown that it could be harmful to the fetus's developing joints and cartilage. But if the possible benefit is greater than the possible risk, your doctor may still give it to you.
Breastfeeding: Norfloxacin can get into breast milk and may hurt the baby's growing joints, so it is normally not given to women who are breastfeeding.
Before using Norflox while pregnant or breastfeeding, you should always talk to your doctor.
Expert advice:
Don't skip doses of Norflox; take it exactly as directed.
Drink a lot of water to keep crystals from forming in your urine.
Don't stay in the sun or use tanning lights for too long because Norfloxacin may make you more sensitive to the sun.
If you have had tendon problems in the past or are presently on steroids, do not use this medicine.
If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, don't drive or use machinery.
To get the best outcomes, finish the whole course of antibiotics.
Side Effects:
Feeling sick or throwing up
Pain in the stomach
Diarrhea
Headache or dizziness
A dry tongue or a bitter flavor
Itching or rash on the skin
Not being able to sleep or being restless (rare)
Serious yet uncommon adverse effects:
Pain or swelling in the tendons
Very bad diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis)
Allergic responses, include a rash, swelling, and trouble breathing
If any major side effects happen, get medical help right once.
How to use:
Take the tablet with a glass of water.
You can take it an hour before or two hours after a meal.
Don't take it with milk or foods high in calcium.
Don't miss doses or stop taking them early.
Make sure you drink enough water all day.
Follow the schedule your doctor gave you for taking your medicine
How it works:
Norflox 200 mg Tablet has Norfloxacin in it, which is an antibiotic that belongs to the fluoroquinolone group.
It works by stopping the enzymes that bacteria need to copy and fix their DNA, DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.
This action keeps germs from growing, which gets rid of the ailment.
Faq for medicine:
1. What is the purpose of Norflox 200 mg Tablet?
It is used to treat bacterial infections in the urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, prostate, and lungs. It also works for traveller's diarrhea and several skin and soft tissue infections.
2. Is it okay to take Norflox 200 mg for a cold or a viral infection?
No. Norflox is an antibiotic that exclusively works against bacterial illnesses, not viruses like the flu or cold.
3. When should I take this drug?
For optimal absorption, take it an hour before or two hours after meals. Don't take it with milk or other dairy products.
4. How long should I keep taking Norflox?
Even if your symptoms get better quickly, you should finish the whole course your doctor gave you. Stopping the medicine too soon could make the illness come back or make the antibiotics less effective.
5. Is it okay to drink milk or take antacids while on Norflox?
Don't take antacids that contain milk, yogurt, calcium, iron, or aluminum within 2 hours of or after taking the pill. These things make it harder for your body to absorb the tablet.
Medicine interaction:
Antacids that have aluminum, magnesium, or calcium in them make it harder for the body to absorb them.
Iron and zinc supplements make things less effective.
Caffeine: Norflox may make it more stimulating.
Steroids (such Prednisolone) may make it more likely that a tendon will tear.
Warfarin may make the anticoagulant effect stronger, which raises the risk of bleeding.
Always tell your doctor about any vitamins, minerals, or herbal products you are taking.
