Generic Noroxin

Norfloxacin 400mg

Noroxin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It is a DNA gyrase inhibitor, so it stopps the growth of bacteria.

Noroxin treats only bacterial infections and doesn' t work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu).

Usage.

• urinary tract infections and cystitis
• sexually-transmitted disease (eg, uncomplicated urethral and cervical gonorrhea)

How to take Noroxin?

• usually twice a day, 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal
• take with a full glass of water
• take this medication 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking any products containing magnesium, aluminum, or calcium.
• take the medicine until the full-prescribed amount is finished

Drug Interactions.

Noroxin may interact with:

• Corticosteroids
• Cyclosporine
• Glyburide
• Metal cations (aluminum, calcium, iron, magnesium, and zinc)
• Nitrofurantoin
• Probenecid
• QTc-prolonging agents
• Warfarin

Noroxin possible side effects.

• Headache
• dizziness
• nausea
• weakness
• tremor
• sunburn-like skin reaction (sun sensitivity).
  

Noroxin and pregnancy / lactation.

It's better to avoid taking Norfloxacin while you are pregnant and breast-feeding a baby.

What is the shelf life of the pills?

• The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.