Oroflox Benefits & Uses

Oroflox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Oroflox 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

Oroflox Related Warnings

Is the use of Oroflox safe for pregnant women?

Oroflox may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Oroflox again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Oroflox safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Oroflox. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Oroflox on the Kidneys?

Oroflox rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Oroflox on the Liver?

So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Oroflox on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Oroflox will affect the liver or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Oroflox on the Heart?

Oroflox is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Oroflox with Other Drugs

Oroflox 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

Oroflox Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Oroflox

Is this Oroflox habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Oroflox has not been reported.

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

After taking Oroflox you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Oroflox 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?

There is no benefit of taking Oroflox for mental disorders.

No

Oroflox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oroflox

The side effects of taking Oroflox with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Oroflox

Information about the interaction of Oroflox and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

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)

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