Normax 400mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Normax 400mg 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.
Normax 400mg 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.
Normax 400mg 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 Normax Tablet
Benefits of Normax Tablet
In Bacterial infections
Normax 400mg 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 Normax 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 Normax
- 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 Normax 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. Normax 400mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Normax Tablet works
Normax 400mg 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 Normax 400mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Normax 400mg 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
Normax 400mg 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
Normax 400mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Normax 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Normax 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Normax 400mg Tablet is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Normax 400mg Tablet is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Normax 400mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Normax Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Normax 400mg 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.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Normax 400mg 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 Normax 400mg 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
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
Interaction with drugs
Taking Normax 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
User feedback
Patients taking Normax 400mg Tablet
Twice A Day
33%
Once A Day
33%
Alternate Day
17%
Thrice A Day
17%
What are you using Normax Tablet for?
Bacterial inf*
86%
Others
14%
*Bacterial infections
How much was the improvement?
Poor
50%
Excellent
33%
Average
17%
What were the side-effects while using Normax 400mg Tablet?
Nausea
50%
Allergic reac*
50%
*Allergic reaction
How do you take Normax Tablet?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Normax 400mg Tablet on price
Average
100%
FAQs
Can I stop taking Normax 400mg Tablet when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Normax 400mg 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: 142 AB, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra
Country of origin: India
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