Metronidazole + Norfloxacin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Metronidazole + Norfloxacin Benefits & Uses

Metronidazole + Norfloxacin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Stomach Infection
Amebiasis
Giardiasis
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Parasitic Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis

Other Benefits

Metronidazole + Norfloxacin 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

Metronidazole + Norfloxacin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metronidazole + Norfloxacin is used -

Severe

Skin redness
Skin Burning
Skin irritation
Agitation
Blurred vision
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Loss of appetite
Convulsion
Vaginal Irritation
Weakness

Moderate

Mild

Dry Mouth
Metallic taste in mouth
पेट दर्द
Dizziness
Heartburn
पेट की गैस

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Headache

Metronidazole + Norfloxacin Related Warnings

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.

Severe Interaction of Metronidazole + Norfloxacin with Other Drugs

Metronidazole + Norfloxacin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Disulfiram

Severe

Phenobarbital

Alfuzosin

Amiodarone

Clarithromycin

Omeprazole

Apomorphine

Apomorphine Tablet

Quinidine

Disopyramide

Warfarin

Escitalopram

Prednisolone

Moderate

Mild

Amitriptyline

Probenecid

Metronidazole + Norfloxacin Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Peripheral Neuropathy
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Metronidazole + Norfloxacin

Is this Metronidazole + Norfloxacin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Metronidazole + Norfloxacin is addictive.

Metronidazole + Norfloxacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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.

Frequently asked Questions about Metronidazole + Norfloxacin

Question over 4 years ago

Can Metronidazole + Norfloxacin cause high blood sugar?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Metronidazole + Norfloxacin cannot cause hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). There are no known cases. However, if you are in doubt you can discuss with your doctor to find out exact the cause for high blood sugar levels.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Metronidazole + Norfloxacin without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Metronidazole + Norfloxacin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Metronidazole + Norfloxacin safe to use?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Metronidazole + Norfloxacin an antibiotic?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Metronidazole + Norfloxacin is an antibiotic drug. It is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Metronidazole + Norfloxacin carcinogenic?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Metronidazole + Norfloxacin may be carcinogenic (cancer-causing) if taken beyond prescribed dosage. As per FDA reports, it has shown cancer-causing properties in rats and mice in clinical trials. Therefore, take this medicine strictly as per instructions and do not use it unnecessarily.

See all substitutes for Metronidazole + Norfloxacin

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Combizol T Tablet - ₹63
Ntd Tablet - ₹16
Metronidazole + Norfloxacin Tablet - ₹15

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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