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Noroxin Active Ingredients: Norfloxacin Representative Names: Noroxin Available Product Images: What are norfloxacin tablets? What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? How should I take this medicine? What if I miss a dose? What drug(s) may interact with norfloxacin? What side effects may I notice from taking norfloxacin? What should I watch for while taking norfloxacin? Where can I keep my medicine? What are norfloxacin tablets? (Back to top) NORFLOXACIN (Noroxin®) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Norfloxacin kills certain bacteria or stops their growth. It treats infections of the urinary tract and certain sexually transmitted disease. Generic norfloxacin tablets are not yet available. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? (Back to top) They need to know if you have any of these conditions: •dehydration •kidney disease •long exposure to sunlight (working outdoors) •seizures (convulsions) •stomach problems (especially colitis) •stroke •pain or soreness in a tendon •an unusual or allergic reaction to fluoroquinolone antibiotics, foods, dyes, or preservatives •pregnant or trying to get pregnant •breast-feeding How should I take this medicine? (Back to top) Take norfloxacin tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow tablets whole with a full glass of water. It is best to take norfloxacin on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal and/or other dairy products. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice. Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. What if I miss a dose? (Back to top) If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. There should be an interval of at least 10 to 12 hours between doses. What drug(s) may interact with norfloxacin? (Back to top) •aluminum salts •antacids •caffeine •calcium salts •chloramphenicol •cyclosporine •dofetilide •doxercalciferol •iron (ferrous sulfate) preparations •magnesium salts •manganese •medicines for diabetes •multivitamins containing iron, zinc, calcium, or manganese •NSAIDs such as Advil® or Motrin® (ibuprofen), Aleve® (naproxen) •ramelteon •rifampin •sucralfate •tetracycline •theophylline, aminophylline •warfarin •zinc salts Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. What side effects may I notice from taking norfloxacin? (Back to top) Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: •difficulty breathing •confusion •depression •increased sensitivity to the sun or ultraviolet light •joint, muscle or tendon pain •nervousness, excitability, restlessness •severe or watery diarrhea •skin rash, itching •seizures (convulsions) •swelling of the face or neck •tremors •vomiting Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): •constipation or diarrhea •difficulty sleeping •dizziness, drowsiness •gas or heartburn •headache •nausea •stomach pain What should I watch for while taking norfloxacin? (Back to top) Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 to 3 days. Stop taking norfloxacin immediately if you develop a skin rash or other allergic reaction. Contact your healthcare provider immediately. Keep out of the sun, or wear protective clothing outdoors and use a sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or sun tanning beds or booths. You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how norfloxacin affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Drink several glasses of water a day. Cut down on drinks that contain caffeine. Norfloxacin can increase the stimulant effects of caffeine and cause heart, breathing and other problems. Antacids can stop norfloxacin from working. If you get an upset stomach and want to take an antacid, make sure there is an interval of at least 2 hours since you last took norfloxacin, or 6 hours before your next dose. Calcium, iron and zinc preparations can also stop norfloxacin from working properly. Take calcium tablets, iron tablets, zinc tablets, or vitamins that contain calcium, iron, or zinc at least 6 hours before your dose of norfloxacin or at least 2 hours after your dose of norfloxacin. If you experience pain in a joint, stop taking norfloxacin. Call your healthcare provider. Rest the affected area. Do not exercise or take norfloxacin again until your healthcare provider tells you to do so. If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking norfloxacin. Where can I keep my medicine? (Back to top) Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open. Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Last Updated:08/31/2005 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY© GOLD STANDARD MULTIMEDIA INC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.