Novospar 200 Tablet

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  • Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
  • Contains / Salt: Sparfloxacin (200 mg)

Novospar 200 Tablet

10 Tablet in 1 Strip
₹ 85
10 TABLET | 1 Strip
₹ 85
164 people have bought this recently
  • Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
  • Contains / Salt: Sparfloxacin (200 mg)

Novospar Information

Novospar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Bronchitis. Novospar 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 Novospar. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Novospar also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Photosensitivity, Itching or burning. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Novospar as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Novospar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Novospar has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Novospar related warnings talks about Novospar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Novospar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Novospar in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Heart Disease. The section on Novospar contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Novospar may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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



Novospar Benefits & Uses

Novospar is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Novospar 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: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: Initially 400 mg/day followed by 200 mg/day for 9 days
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: Initially 400 mg/day followed by 200 mg/day for 9 days

Novospar Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Novospar safe for pregnant women?


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

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Novospar safe during breastfeeding?


    Taking Novospar may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Novospar should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Novospar on the Kidneys?


    Novospar has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Novospar on the Liver?


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

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Novospar on the Heart?


    Novospar may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Novospar with Other Drugs

Novospar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine


    Novospar Contraindications

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



    Frequently asked Questions about Novospar

    • Is this Novospar habit forming or addictive?


      No, you will not get addicted to Novospar.

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


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

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      Yes, but take Novospar 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 Novospar for mental disorders.

      No

    Novospar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Novospar


      Taking Novospar with food is safe.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Novospar


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

      Unknown


    Frequently asked Questions about Novospar

    Question over 5 years ago

    Does Novospar cause drowsiness?

    Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

    Yes, Novospar causes drowsiness. It is a known side effect of this medicine. You are recommended to not drive any vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine as it causes drowsiness.

    Question over 5 years ago

    Can I take Novospar for UTI infection?

    Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

    Yes, you can take Novospar for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow all the instruction and direction written on the prescription and do not discontinue this medicine without consulting your doctor.

    Question almost 6 years ago

    What is Novospar?

    Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

    Novospar is a brand name for sparfloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, skin, gastrointestinal, and eye infections.

    Question over 5 years ago

    How long can I safely take Novospar?

    Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

    Usually, Novospar is given for short-term treatment for up to 10 days. Take it as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.

    Question almost 6 years ago

    How does Novospar works?

    Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

    Novospar is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting enzymes such as topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV which are essential for the bacterial cell to repair, DNA replication, transcription, and recombination. Thus it kills the bacteria. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs. 



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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    5 Years of Experience


    References

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zagam® (sparfloxacin)

    KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 714

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