Noroxin (Norfloxacin) is a prescription medication used to treat prostate or urinary tract bacterial infections, including cystitis and chronic prostatitis. The presence of bacteria in the urinary system causes urinary tract infections (UTI). The symptoms of a urinary tract infection include the urge to urinate frequently and in small amounts and painful burning when passing urine. This drug is also used to treat gonorrhoea and bacterial infections in different parts of the body. Noroxin may mask or delay the symptoms of syphilis. The drug is not effective against syphilis infections. The active ingredient in Noroxin is Norfloxacin. Norfloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones. It is an antibiotic that works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. Norfloxacin only works for bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections, colds, or flu. Noroxin may be used alone or with other drugs.

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Get medical help immediately if you have any signs or an allergic reaction while taking Noroxin. The most common side effects of Noroxin may include the following:
• Abdominal cramps;
• Heartburn;
• Mild diarrhea;
• Mild dizziness;
• Mild headache;
• Nausea;
• Vaginal itching or discharge

Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects, including:
• Bloody or watery diarrhea;
• Breathing difficulties;
• Burning pain;
• Depression;
• Increased pressure inside the skull;
• Muscle weakness;
• Pounding heartbeats;
• Ringing in your ears;
• Seizure;
• Severe dizziness;
• Severe headache;
• Sudden weakness;
• Tingling;
• Vision problems

These are not all of the side effects of Norfloxacin. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

You should not take Noroxin if you are allergic to Norfloxacin, other fluoroquinolones like ciprofloxacin, or any ingredient in Noroxin. Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant;
• Have a heart rhythm disorder;
• Have a history of a brain tumour or head injury;
• Have a history of myasthenia gravis;
• Have arthritis or other joint problems;
• Have diabetes;
• Have epilepsy or seizures;
• Have ever had swollen or torn tendon caused by taking Norfloxacin or similar antibiotics;
• Have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency disorder;
• Have hypokalemia;
• Have kidney or liver disease;
• Have nerve problems;
• Have psychiatric disorders, confusion, or hallucination

Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Noroxin and other medicines, including nitrofurantoin, clozapine, theophylline, cyclosporin, warfarin, and probenecid. Norfloxacin may also interact with NSAIDs, glibenclamide, erythromycin, sotalol, and amitriptyline. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Noroxin is not recommended for use in pregnancy. It is not known if Norfloxacin passes into breast milk. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Always take Noroxin precisely as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. Continue taking your medicine even if you feel better. Stopping your dose may cause the infection to come back. Norfloxacin may impair your alertness. Do not drive or operate any machine that requires alertness when taking this medication. Noroxin may increase your skin’s sensitivity to sunlight. Protect your skin by using sunscreen. This drug may affect the function of an oral typhoid vaccine. Inform your doctor of any vaccinations. Do not share this drug with others, even if they have the same symptoms as you. Store Noroxin in the original package. Do not store above 300C.

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