Norstrep Information

Norstrep is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. The alternative uses of Norstrep have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Norstrep 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Norstrep can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Norstrep are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

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

Norstrep is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Gastritis, Ulcerative Colitis are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Norstrep contraindications section.

Besides this, Norstrep may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Norstrep is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Norstrep Benefits & Uses

Norstrep is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Travelers Diarrhea

Norstrep 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: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 202 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 200 mg norfloxacin and 2 mg loperamide in one capsule
Geriatric	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 202 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 200 mg norfloxacin and 2 mg loperamide in one capsule

Norstrep Related Warnings

Is the use of Norstrep safe for pregnant women?

Norstrep rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Norstrep safe during breastfeeding?

Norstrep 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 Norstrep on the Kidneys?

Norstrep rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Norstrep on the Liver?

Norstrep may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Norstrep on the Heart?

Side effects of Norstrep rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Norstrep with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Aspirin

Metformin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Codeine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Mild

Probenecid

Norstrep Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Gastritis
Fever
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Norstrep

Is this Norstrep habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Norstrep has not been reported.

Norstrep Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Norstrep

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Norstrep together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Norstrep

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Norstrep.

See all substitutes for Norstrep

Norstrep Capsule - ₹39
Loperamide + Norfloxacin Capsule - ₹35

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Imodium® (loperamide hydrochloride)

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