Norkem 100mg Tablet 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.

Norkem 100mg Tablet 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 Norkem Tablet

Bacterial infections

Benefits of Norkem Tablet

In Bacterial infections

Norkem 100mg Tablet 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 Norkem Tablet

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 Norkem

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 Norkem Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Norkem 100mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Norkem Tablet works

Norkem 100mg Tablet 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 Norkem 100mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Norkem 100mg Tablet 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

Norkem 100mg Tablet 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

Norkem 100mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Norkem 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Norkem 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Norkem 100mg Tablet is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Norkem 100mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Norkem Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Norkem 100mg Tablet, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Norkem 100mg Tablet 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 Norkem 100mg Tablet 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

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

Interaction with drugs

Taking Norkem with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

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Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route) Severe

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Aceclofenac (Injection Route) Moderate

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Calcium (Oral Route) Moderate

Calcium may reduce blood levels of Norfloxacin. Ensure a gap of at least 2 hours between taking Norfloxacin and Calcium.

Aceclofenac (Oral Route) Moderate

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Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

FAQs

Can I stop taking Norkem 100mg Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Norkem 100mg Tablet 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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Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.

Country of origin: India

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