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N F X Oral Drops works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial DNA gyrase; this prevents the bacteria from repairing and multiplying. Thereby, helps in treating the infections.
N F X Oral Drops may cause photosensitivity (sensitivity to sunlight) and can make you sunburn easily. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Always wear protective clothing and sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher before going out.
It is recommended to complete the course of N F X Oral Drops even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking N F X Oral Drops for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.
Avoid consuming dairy products such as milk and yoghurt along with N F X Oral Drops as they may decrease the effectiveness of N F X Oral Drops.
Do not take N F X Oral Drops on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.
Maintain a minimum gap of two hours between N F X Oral Drops and antacid, anti-ulcer (sucralfate), anti-HIV (didanosine), vitamin and mineral medicines. However, consult your doctor before taking other medicines with N F X Oral Drops.
Consult your doctor before taking N F X Oral Drops if you have diabetes, as N F X Oral Drops may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar levels). Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking N F X Oral Drops to avoid hypoglycaemic events.
N F X Oral Drops may cause changes in liver function tests and prothrombin time (time taken for blood clotting). Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking N F X Oral Drops.
Alcohol
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Avoid consuming alcohol while taking N F X Oral Drops as it may cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
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N F X Oral Drops belongs to pregnancy category C. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, your doctor will prescribe N F X Oral Drops only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Caution
It is unknown if N F X Oral Drops passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Caution
N F X Oral Drops may cause dizziness and light-headedness. So, drive only if you are alert.
Liver
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Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment/liver disease.
Kidney
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Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease.
Children
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N F X Oral Drops is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
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About N F X Oral Drops
N F X Oral Drops belongs to the group of quinolones antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is indicated in the treatment of urinary tract infections, prostatitis (prostate inflammation) and gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease). Additionally, N F X Oral Drops is used to treat infections of the stomach and intestine like traveller’s diarrhoea.
N F X Oral Drops contains Norfloxacin which inhibits the synthesis of an enzyme called DNA gyrase. Thereby kills the bacteria and treats bacterial infections. N F X Oral Drops has a broad spectrum antibacterial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic bacteria.
Take N F X Oral Drops as prescribed. In some cases, N F X Oral Drops may cause common side-effects such as abdominal cramps, nausea, headache, and dizziness. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side-effects persist or worsen.
Inform your doctor if you experience pain in tendons, swelling, or inflammation as N F X Oral Drops is associated with an increased risk of tendon rupture and tendonitis; this risk is higher in patients older than 60years, in people taking steroids, or who have had kidney, heart or lung transplant. N F X Oral Drops may cause dizziness and light-headedness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking N F X Oral Drops as it may cause increased dizziness.
Uses of N F X Oral Drops
Medicinal Benefits
N F X Oral Drops belongs to the group of medicines called quinolones antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the prostate, urinary tract and gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease). Additionally, N F X Oral Drops is also used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea. N F X Oral Drops is bactericidal in nature. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial DNA gyrase; this prevents the bacteria from repairing and multiplying. Thereby, kills the bacteria and treats infections. N F X Oral Drops is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
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Side Effects of N F X Oral Drops
Drug Warnings
Do not take N F X Oral Drops if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you had swelling or tearing of tendons while taking quinolone antibiotics. N F X Oral Drops is associated with an increased risk of tendon rupture and tendonitis in all age groups; this risk is higher in patients older than 60 years, people taking corticosteroids, who have had kidney, heart or lung transplants. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience tendon pain, swelling or inflammation while taking N F X Oral Drops. Do not take N F X Oral Drops if you have myasthenia gravis, as it may cause increased muscle weakness. Talk to your doctor if you have epilepsy, low levels of potassium, nervous or muscle problems, head injury or brain tumour, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, heart, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking N F X Oral Drops as it may cause increased dizziness. N F X Oral Drops may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving.
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N F X Oral Drops may cause changes in liver function tests and prothrombin time (time taken for blood clotting). Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking N F X Oral Drops.
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