Enteroflox Information

Enteroflox is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Stomach Infection. Enteroflox also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Enteroflox 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Enteroflox have been listed ahead. These side effects of Enteroflox 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.

It is also important to note that Enteroflox has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Enteroflox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Enteroflox related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Enteroflox have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Enteroflox may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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

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

Enteroflox Benefits & Uses

Enteroflox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Enteroflox 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

Enteroflox Related Warnings

Is the use of Enteroflox safe for pregnant women?

Enteroflox may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Enteroflox again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Enteroflox safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Enteroflox may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Enteroflox should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Enteroflox on the Kidneys?

Enteroflox has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Enteroflox on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Enteroflox on the liver, information on safety of Enteroflox for liver is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Enteroflox on the Heart?

Enteroflox is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Enteroflox with Other Drugs

Enteroflox 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

Enteroflox Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Enteroflox

Is this Enteroflox habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Enteroflox has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Enteroflox only as per medical advice.

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

No, Enteroflox cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Enteroflox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Enteroflox

Taking Enteroflox with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Enteroflox

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

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)