Norbid Information

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

The right dosage of Norbid depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

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

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Norbid is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Norbid related warnings talks about Norbid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

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

Additionally, Norbid may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Norbid, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Norbid Benefits & Uses

Norbid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Norbid 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

Norbid Related Warnings

Is the use of Norbid safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Norbid safe during breastfeeding?

Norbid should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Norbid on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Norbid on the Liver?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Norbid on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Norbid for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Norbid with Other Drugs

Norbid 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

Norbid Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Norbid

Is this Norbid habit forming or addictive?

Norbid is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Norbid should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Norbid for mental disorders.

No

Norbid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Norbid

Taking Norbid with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Norbid

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

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)