Normax Information

Normax is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Stomach Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Normax have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Normax. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Normax as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Normax are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Normax's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Normax has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Normax related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Normax contraindications section.

Additionally, Normax may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Normax, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Normax Benefits & Uses

Normax is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis
Stomach Infection

Other Benefits

Normax 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: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Normax Related Warnings

Is the use of Normax safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Normax safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Normax. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Normax on the Kidneys?

Normax rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Normax on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Normax on the liver, information on safety of Normax for liver is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Normax on the Heart?

Normax is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Normax with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Quinidine

Disopyramide

Warfarin

Escitalopram

Prednisolone

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Aspirin

Metformin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Mild

Probenecid

Normax Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Normax

Is this Normax habit forming or addictive?

Normax does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Normax can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Normax only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Normax for mental disorders.

No

Normax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Normax

Using Normax with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Normax

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Normax with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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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)