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Metronidazole + Norfloxacin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metronidazole + Norfloxacin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Metronidazole + Norfloxacin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Metronidazole + Norfloxacin. It is best to stop taking Metronidazole + Norfloxacin immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Metronidazole + Norfloxacin safe during breastfeeding?
Metronidazole + Norfloxacin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Metronidazole + Norfloxacin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Metronidazole + Norfloxacin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Metronidazole + Norfloxacin on the Liver?
Side effects of Metronidazole + Norfloxacin on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Metronidazole + Norfloxacin on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Metronidazole + Norfloxacin for the heart.
Metronidazole + Norfloxacin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metronidazole + Norfloxacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metronidazole + Norfloxacin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Metronidazole + Norfloxacin is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Metronidazole + Norfloxacin
Taking Metronidazole + Norfloxacin with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metronidazole + Norfloxacin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Metronidazole + Norfloxacin with alcohol.
Yes, Metronidazole + Norfloxacin can cause stomach upset, abdominal cramps, constipation, and nausea. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms after taking this drug.
Yes, Metronidazole + Norfloxacin is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and constipation.
Metronidazole + Norfloxacin can be taken orally preferably after a light meal. This medicine can applied topically also. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of bacterial/protozoal infection.
Yes, Metronidazole + Norfloxacin and ibuprofen can be taken at the same time. There are no known drug interactions found between them.
No, Metronidazole + Norfloxacin is not effective in candida (fungal infections) because it is an anti-amoebic and antiprotozoal drug, it is only effective for bacterial and protozoal infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
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