Embenor Information

Embenor is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Stomach Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Embenor have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Embenor depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Embenor can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Embenor are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Embenor has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Embenor related warnings talks about Embenor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Embenor contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Embenor with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Embenor, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Embenor Benefits & Uses

Embenor is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Embenor 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

Embenor Related Warnings

Is the use of Embenor safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Embenor safe during breastfeeding?

Embenor should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Embenor on the Kidneys?

Embenor has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Embenor on the Liver?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Embenor on the Heart?

Embenor is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Embenor with Other Drugs

Embenor 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

Embenor Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Embenor

Is this Embenor habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Embenor is addictive.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Embenor 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 Embenor for mental disorders.

No

Embenor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Embenor

Taking Embenor with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Embenor

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Embenor and alcohol. No research has been done on this 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)