Floxid 100mg/100mg Suspension
NORFLOXACIN + TINIDAZOLE
Can I take ORS solution with Floxid?
Yes, you can take ORS (oral rehydration salts) with Floxid. ORS is a special combination of dry salts that is mixed with clean drinking water. It can help restore the fluids lost due to diarrhea. ORS packets or solution can be availed from the nearest pharmacy, shop or from our website.
What is Floxid?
Floxid is a combination of two medicines: Norfloxacin and Tinidazole. This medication is used to treat diarrhea caused due to infection. They work by killing the harmful microorganisms that cause infection. Together they help to treat infection more effectively.
Can I stop taking Floxid when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Floxid and complete the full course of treatment, even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Can Floxid increase the risk of tendon rupture?
Yes, Floxid is known to increase the risk of tendon rupture commonly in the achilles tendon. Tendon problems can happen in people of all ages who take Floxid. Inform your health care provider if you hear or feel a snap or pop, have severe pain, rapid or immediate bruising after an accident, and are unable to use the affected arm or leg. This may indicate that you have a tendon rupture.
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Floxid?
The use of Floxid is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to norfloxacin or tinidazole or any other excipient present in the medicine. It should preferably be avoided in patients with a history of tendinitis (inflammation of the tendons) or tendon rupture caused because of the use of ciprofloxacin or any other medicine which belongs to the quinolone group of antimicrobial agents. It is also avoided in patients with some neurological disorders.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Floxid?
No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Floxid and for at least 3 days after the dosage is completed. Drinking alcohol while taking this medicine may cause an unpleasant reaction (Disulfuram like reaction) with symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing or redness of the face.
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