Gonorcin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Norfloxacin

Indications/Uses

Listed in Dosage.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Acute uncomplicated UTI 200 mg. Recurrent or complicated UTI 400 mg. GIT infections 400 mg. To be taken bid. Gonorrhea 800 mg single dose.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals. Ensure adequate hydration. Do not take w/ dairy products.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to quinolones. Infants & prepubertal childn. Pregnancy, lactation.

Special Precautions

Renal or hepatic impairment, epilepsy; CNS damage.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, muscular weakness. Rarely, thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, convulsions, photosensitivity, crystalluria (high doses).

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Drug Interactions

Antacids may reduce absorption. Probenecid reduces excretion. May potentiate effects of oral anticoagulant, phenytoin, theophylline.

MIMS Class

Quinolones

ATC Classification

J01MA06 - norfloxacin ; Belongs to the class of fluoroquinolones. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Gonorcin tab 100 mg

Packing/Price

(foil) 8's;100's

Form

Gonorcin tab 400 mg

Packing/Price

(foil) 25 × 10's;100's

Gonorcin

norfloxacin

Manufacturer:

General Drugs House

Distributor:

General Drugs House