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Emflox is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Stomach Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Emflox have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Emflox depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Emflox as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Emflox go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Emflox has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Emflox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Emflox are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Emflox have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Emflox is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Emflox is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Emflox safe for pregnant women?
Emflox can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Emflox right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Emflox safe during breastfeeding?
Emflox 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 Emflox on the Kidneys?
Emflox may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Emflox on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Emflox on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Emflox will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Emflox on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Emflox for the heart.
Emflox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Emflox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emflox habit forming or addictive?
Emflox does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Emflox can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Emflox is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Emflox is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Emflox
Taking Emflox with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emflox
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Emflox with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
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)