N FLOX D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPS

Overview

N FLOX D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPS is a Schedule H drug.

N FLOX D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPS is composed of: DEXAMETHASONE (0.1 %), NORFLOXACIN (0.3 %)


Norfloxacin is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria. Norfloxacin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of the urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe, and lungs (pneumonia).

Usage

NORFLOXACIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Deep Skin Infection, Pneumonia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

N FLOX D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPS is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of stomach infection, nerve problems, myasthenia gravis, brain tumor or injury, Alzheimer disease, seizures, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6PD) deficiency, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or tiredness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid exposure to sunlight. Avoid excess dosage.

Symptoms of Overdosage

NORFLOXACIN over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

NORFLOXACIN : Nausea, Loose Motion, Dizziness, Head Headache, Difficulty Sleeping

Serious Side-Effects

NORFLOXACIN : Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Loss Of Appetite, Slow Or Weak Urine Stream, Dizziness, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat

Rare Side-Effects

NORFLOXACIN : Face Swelling, Body Itching, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing

Food Interactions

Using caffeine together with norfloxacin may increase the effects of caffeine. Norfloxacin and multivitamin with minerals should not be taken orally at the same time. Products that contain magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, and/or other minerals may interfere with the absorption of norfloxacin into the bloodstream and reduce its effectiveness. Taking norfloxacin with food or products that contain minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc can interfere with its absorption and reduce its levels in the blood and urinary tract.

Disease Interactions

NORFLOXACIN can interfere with: Myasthenia Gravis, Magnesium Deficiency, Hypokalemia, Heart Arrhythmias, Congestive Heart Disease, Supraspinatus Tendonitis, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Diabetes Mellitus, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

NORFLOXACIN is categorized as: QUINOLONES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

N FLOX D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPS	INR 12.48 for 10 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, NORFLOXACIN 0.3 %
NORDEX EYE DPS	INR 44.88 for 5 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE , NORFLOXACIN
NORFLOX D EYE/EAR DPS	INR 67.38 for 10 ML EYE/EAR DROPS	DEXAMETHASONE , NORFLOXACIN