Norflox M LB 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 Norflox M LB is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Norflox M LB safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Norflox M LB will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Norflox M LB safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Norflox M LB in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Norflox M LB is unavailable.
What is the effect of Norflox M LB on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Norflox M LB on kidney, information on safety of Norflox M LB for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Norflox M LB on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Norflox M LB on the liver, information on safety of Norflox M LB for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Norflox M LB on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Norflox M LB on the heart, information on safety of Norflox M LB for the heart is unavailable.
Norflox M LB 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 Norflox M LB unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Norflox M LB habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Norflox M LB has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Norflox M LB
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Norflox M LB together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Norflox M LB
Information about the interaction of Norflox M LB and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Norflox M LB does not cause infertility. There is no evidence suggesting infertility in connection with this drug.
No, Norflox M LB is not nephrotoxic (kidney damaging). However, if this drug is taken unnecessarily in excessive dosage then it can lead to kidney damage.
Yes, Norflox M LB can cause constipation and other stomach related side effects such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and stomach discomfort. You are recommended to eat non-spicy light meals along with fibrous fruits to avoid constipation and other stomach related problems. However, in case of severe constipation please inform your doctor right away.
Yes, Norflox M LB is an antibiotic drug. It is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections.
No, Norflox M LB is not used directly to treat diarrhea. However, it is used to treat the symptoms of giardiasis (intestinal infection) such as dehydration from diarrhea.
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