Norcap 400mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Norcap 400mg Capsule is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.
Norcap 400mg Capsule should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
You may experience nausea as a side effect of this medicine. This is usually temporary and resolves on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Rarely, some people may have a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, tongue or face, shortness of breath or breathing problems. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.
Norcap 400mg Capsule should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
You may experience nausea as a side effect of this medicine. This is usually temporary and resolves on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Rarely, some people may have a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, tongue or face, shortness of breath or breathing problems. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.
Uses of Norcap Capsule
Benefits of Norcap Capsule
In Bacterial infections
Norcap 400mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.
Side effects of Norcap Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Norcap
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Abdominal cramp
- Increased aspartate aminotransferase
- Increased alanine aminotransferase
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Low blood platelets
- Protein in urine
- Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood
- Local site reactions
How to use Norcap Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Norcap 400mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
How Norcap Capsule works
Norcap 400mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Norcap 400mg Capsule.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Norcap 400mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Norcap 400mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Norcap 400mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Norcap 400mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Norcap 400mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Norcap 400mg Capsule is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Norcap 400mg Capsule is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Norcap 400mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Norcap Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Norcap 400mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Norcap 400mg Capsule to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Discontinue Norcap 400mg Capsule and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Fluoroquinolone
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
Interaction with drugs
Taking Norcap with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Norfloxacin may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Norfloxacin. If Purified Vi Polys
Norfloxacin may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Norfloxaci
Concurrent use may cause seizures.
Do not consume Norfloxacin with Aceclofenac. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for convulsions and seizures and consult your doctor if y
Calcium may reduce blood levels of Norfloxacin.
Ensure a gap of at least 2 hours between taking Norfloxacin and Calcium.
Concurrent use may cause seizures.
Do not consume Norfloxacin with Aceclofenac. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for convulsions and seizures and consult your doctor if y
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can I stop taking Norcap 400mg Capsule when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Norcap 400mg Capsule and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
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