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Noxitef Tablet 10's Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

NORFLOXACIN-400MG

Uses:

Bacterial infections, Traveller's diarrhoea

Medicinal Benefits:

Noxitef Tablet 10's 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, Noxitef Tablet 10's is also used to treat traveller’s diarrhoea. Noxitef Tablet 10's 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. Noxitef Tablet 10's is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

FAQs

Noxitef Tablet 10's works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial DNA gyrase; this prevents the bacteria from repairing and multiplying. Thereby, helps in treating the infections.

Noxitef Tablet 10's 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 Noxitef Tablet 10's 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 Noxitef Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

Avoid consuming dairy products such as milk and yoghurt along with Noxitef Tablet 10's as they may decrease the effectiveness of Noxitef Tablet 10's.

Do not take Noxitef Tablet 10's 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 Noxitef Tablet 10's and antacid, anti-ulcer (sucralfate), anti-HIV (didanosine), vitamin and mineral medicines. However, consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Noxitef Tablet 10's.

Consult your doctor before taking Noxitef Tablet 10's if you have diabetes, as Noxitef Tablet 10's may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar levels). Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Noxitef Tablet 10's to avoid hypoglycaemic events.

Noxitef Tablet 10's 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 Noxitef Tablet 10's.