Enterobact Information

Enterobact is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Enterobact has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Enterobact depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Enterobact as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Enterobact normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Enterobact is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Enterobact related warnings talks about Enterobact's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Enterobact is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Peripheral Neuropathy as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Enterobact contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Enterobact may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Enterobact is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Enterobact Benefits & Uses
Enterobact Dosage & How to Take
Enterobact Side Effects
Enterobact Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Enterobact with Other Drugs
Enterobact Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Enterobact
Enterobact Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Enterobact Benefits & Uses

Enterobact is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Enterobact Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Stomach Infection Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: strength 400 mg norfloxacin and tinidazole 600 mg
Geriatric	Disease: Stomach Infection Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: strength 400 mg norfloxacin and tinidazole 600 mg

Enterobact Related Warnings

Is the use of Enterobact safe for pregnant women?

Enterobact may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Enterobact, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Enterobact safe during breastfeeding?

Enterobact can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Enterobact on the Kidneys?

Enterobact rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Enterobact on the Liver?

Enterobact has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Enterobact on the Heart?

You can take Enterobact without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Enterobact with Other Drugs

Enterobact should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Aspirin

Metformin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Mild

Probenecid

Phenobarbital

Enterobact Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Enterobact unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Sexually transmitted diseases
Alcoholism

Frequently asked Questions about Enterobact

Is this Enterobact habit forming or addictive?

Enterobact does not cause addiction.

Enterobact Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Enterobact

You can take Enterobact with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Enterobact

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Enterobact as it can have severe side effects.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Noroxin® (norfloxacin)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Nufloxib (norfloxacin)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tindamax® (tinidazole)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 839