Tamflox Information

Tamflox is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Stomach Infection. The alternative uses of Tamflox have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tamflox. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tamflox can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Tamflox 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, Tamflox's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Tamflox has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Tamflox related warnings section.

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

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

You should also be aware that Tamflox is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Tamflox Benefits & Uses

Tamflox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Tamflox 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

Tamflox Related Warnings

Is the use of Tamflox safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Tamflox safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Tamflox on the Kidneys?

Tamflox has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Tamflox on the Liver?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Tamflox on the Heart?

Tamflox is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Tamflox with Other Drugs

Tamflox 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

Tamflox Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Tamflox

Is this Tamflox habit forming or addictive?

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

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

After taking Tamflox you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Tamflox should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Tamflox is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Tamflox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tamflox

Taking Tamflox with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tamflox

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Tamflox with alcohol.

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)