Norspan Information

Norspan is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Stomach Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Norspan has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Norspan. 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.

Some other side effects of Norspan have been listed ahead. These side effects of Norspan are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

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

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

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

You should also be aware that Norspan is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Norspan Benefits & Uses

Norspan is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Norspan 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

Norspan Related Warnings

Is the use of Norspan safe for pregnant women?

Norspan may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Norspan, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Norspan safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Norspan on the Kidneys?

Norspan rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Norspan on the Liver?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Norspan on the Heart?

Norspan is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Norspan with Other Drugs

Norspan 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

Norspan Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Norspan

Is this Norspan habit forming or addictive?

Norspan is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Norspan only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Norspan is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Norspan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Norspan

Using Norspan with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Norspan

Information about the interaction of Norspan 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

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Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Nufloxib (norfloxacin)