Norfloxacin Tablet Information

Norfloxacin Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Stomach Infection. The alternative uses of Norfloxacin Tablet have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Norfloxacin Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Norfloxacin Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Norfloxacin Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Norfloxacin Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Norfloxacin Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Norfloxacin Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Norfloxacin Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

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

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

Norfloxacin Tablet Benefits & Uses

Norfloxacin Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Norfloxacin Tablet 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

Norfloxacin Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Norfloxacin Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Norfloxacin can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Norfloxacin, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Norfloxacin Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Norfloxacin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Norfloxacin Tablet on the Kidneys?

Norfloxacin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Norfloxacin Tablet on the Liver?

Information about safety of Norfloxacin for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Norfloxacin Tablet on the Heart?

Norfloxacin is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Norfloxacin Tablet with Other Drugs

Norfloxacin Tablet 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

Norfloxacin Tablet Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Norfloxacin Tablet

Is this Norfloxacin Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Norfloxacin Tablet has not been reported.

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

After taking Norfloxacin Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Norfloxacin Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Norfloxacin Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Norfloxacin Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Norfloxacin Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Norfloxacin Tablet

Taking certain foods and Norfloxacin Tablet together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Norfloxacin Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Norfloxacin Tablet 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)