Enox Information

Enox is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Stomach Infection. Enox also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Enox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Enox as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Enox 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.

In addition, Enox's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Enox related warnings talks about Enox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Enox are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Enox have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Enox is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Enox Benefits & Uses

Enox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis
Stomach Infection (Read More - How to Combat Stomach Infections: Effective Home Solutions)

Other Benefits

Enox 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

Enox Related Warnings

Is the use of Enox safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Enox. It is best to stop taking Enox immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Enox safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Enox. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Enox on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Enox on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Enox on the Liver?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Enox on the Heart?

You can take Enox without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Enox with Other Drugs

Enox 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

Enox Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Enox

Is this Enox habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Enox 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 Enox as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Enox is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Enox is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Enox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Enox

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

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Enox

Information about the interaction of Enox 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

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)