Entoflox Information

Entoflox is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Stomach Infection. The alternative uses of Entoflox have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Entoflox is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

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

In addition, Entoflox's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Entoflox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

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

Additionally, Entoflox may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Entoflox Benefits & Uses

Entoflox 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

Entoflox 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

Entoflox Related Warnings

Is the use of Entoflox safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Entoflox safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Entoflox on the Kidneys?

Entoflox may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Entoflox on the Liver?

Side effects of Entoflox on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Entoflox on the Heart?

Entoflox is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Entoflox with Other Drugs

Entoflox 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

Entoflox Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Entoflox

Is this Entoflox habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Entoflox is addictive.

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

After taking Entoflox, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Entoflox can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Entoflox should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Entoflox is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Entoflox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Entoflox

Taking certain foods and Entoflox together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Entoflox

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Entoflox and alcohol. No research has been done on this 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)