Worflox Information

Worflox is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Stomach Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Worflox have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Worflox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Worflox side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Worflox 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.

In addition, Worflox's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Worflox related warnings talks about Worflox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

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

Drug reaction of Worflox with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Worflox Benefits & Uses

Worflox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Worflox 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

Worflox Related Warnings

Is the use of Worflox safe for pregnant women?

Worflox can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Worflox right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Worflox safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Worflox on the Kidneys?

Worflox rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Worflox on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Worflox on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Worflox on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Worflox for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Worflox with Other Drugs

Worflox 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

Worflox Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Worflox

Is this Worflox habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Worflox.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Worflox as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Worflox should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Worflox is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Worflox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Worflox

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

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Worflox

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Worflox with alcohol.

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)