Norflox Lb Information

Norflox Lb is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Stomach Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Norflox Lb also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Norflox Lb. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Norflox Lb as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Norflox Lb are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Norflox Lb's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Norflox Lb has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Norflox Lb related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Norflox Lb contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Norflox Lb with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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

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

Norflox Lb Benefits & Uses

Norflox Lb is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Norflox Lb 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

Norflox Lb Related Warnings

Is the use of Norflox Lb safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Norflox Lb safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Norflox Lb on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Norflox Lb on the Liver?

Information about safety of Norflox LB for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Norflox Lb on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Norflox Lb with Other Drugs

Norflox Lb 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

Norflox Lb Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Norflox Lb

Is this Norflox Lb habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Norflox Lb has not been reported.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Norflox Lb. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Norflox Lb only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Norflox Lb for mental disorders.

No

Norflox Lb Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Norflox Lb

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

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Norflox Lb

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Norflox Lb with alcohol will be.

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)