Nortini Tablet

Nortini Tablet is a combination medicine that is used to cure bacterial infections. It is primarily used to treat diarrhoea and dysentery. It is a combination of two antibiotics Norfloxacin and Tinidazole.

However, remember that this drug will not be effective for infections that aren’t caused by bacteria (viral infections such as common cold and the flu). Using an antibiotic repetitively and for infections that aren’t bacterial will lead the medicine to lose its potency over a period of time.

The treatment plan and dosage will depend upon the severity of the condition. It is advised to take this drug minimum two hours prior to consuming other minerals/vitamins or such products containing aluminium/magnesium such as antacids.

For best results, take this medicine at regular intervals every day. Try to limit your intake of caffeinated beverages such as coffee or tea, for that matter, as caffeine can interfere with the medicine’s potency in all probability. Don’t consume any dairy product either two hours prior to or an hour after taking this medication.

Risk factors for this medicine include kidney disorders, heart afflictions and epileptic seizures. It isn’t recommended for children below the age of 12 years. Overdosing on this medicine can result in irregular (slow) heartbeats.

Few side effects include an allergic response in the form of rashes, irritation of the skin, itching, etc. (though very rare), chest pain, dizziness, confusion, seizures, liver damage, joint or muscle pain, a ringing sensation in the ears (tinnitus), lightheadedness, diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, headaches and troubled sleeping.

Don’t take narcotic pain medicines if you experience any of these side effects since these can cause you more harm than good. Yeast infection and oral thrush are other concerns that might show up if you use Nortini Tablet indiscriminately. Know from your doctor the names of all those drugs that could diminish the efficacy of this medication.

• Diarrhoea

• Dysentery

• Allergy

• Tendinitis Or Tendon Rupture

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Metallic Taste

• Skin Rash

• Flatulence

• Heartburn

• Back Pain

• Constipation

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication lasts for an average duration of 9 to 12 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medication can be observed in 1 to 2 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Use of this medication is not recommended in women who breastfeed due to the adverse effect on the development of the infant's joints. Use only if clearly needed under the supervision of the doctor. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea, diaper rash is necessary.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is not safe to consume alcohol during the course of this medicine as it may worsen the side effects dizziness and fatigue.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Driving a vehicle or doing any activity which requires attention must be avoided if the patient experiences any side effect like headache or dizziness after taking this medicine.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  The administration of Nor tablet is not known to have any major effect on the functions of the kidney. In very rare cases the patients have complained of kidney disorder as a side effect of this medicine.

• Does this affect liver function?

  The administration of Nor is not known to have any major effect on the functions of the liver. If the patient is suffering from severe liver impairment or has a history of it then it is advised to consult the doctor before taking this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Nortini Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Norstar Tz Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Norflowok Tz 400Mg/600Mg Tablet

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Norlox Tz Tablet

  Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Noxitef Tz 400Mg/600Mg Tablet

  Leeford Healthcare Ltd

• Loc 400 mg/600 mg Tablet

  Omega Remedies Pvt Ltd

• INOR-T TABLET

  Noel Pharma India Pvt Ltd

• Nor-Tz Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• LOXONE TZ 400MG/600MG TABLET

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Nordys 400Mg/600Mg Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Norcip TZ Tablet

  PCI Pharmaceuticals

• Missed Dose instructions

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

This medication belongs to the class fluoroquinolones. It works as a bactericidal by inhibiting the bacterial DNA gyrase enzyme, which is essential for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination. This leads to expansion and destabilization of the bacterial DNA and causes cell death. Tinidazole belongs to the class anthelmintics. It enters into the organism and forms the free radical. A concentration gradient is created in the organism due to alteration in the molecule and promotes the influx of the molecule. Thus, the free radical and the altered molecule will interfere with the DNA synthesis and stops the growth of the organism.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  This medicine is known to interact with acetaminophen, ascorbic acid, atovaquone, caffeine, cetirizine, cholecalciferol, ciprofloxacin, clozapine and cyclosporine.

• Interaction with Food

  Dairy products

  The desired effect of this medication is not observed if consumed with dairy products. There should be at least 2 hours gap between taking this medication and dairy products.

• Interaction with Disease

  This drug interacts with central nervous system disorder, QT Prolongation, Colitis etc.

• Ques : What is Nortini Tablet?

  Ans : This medication Norfloxacin and Tinidazole as active elements present. It performs its action by constricting bacterial reproduction, killing bacteria and decreasing the infection.

• Ques : What are the uses of Nortini Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as stomach infection, vaginal infections, urinary tract infections, stomach disease, lungs infection, parasitic infections, infections of the abdomen, reproductive organ infection, etc.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Nortini Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects. Here are some side effects of this medication which are as follows: itching, blurred vision, indigestion, nausea, abdominal swelling and swelling, anal or rectal pain, chills, abnormal blood counts, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Nortini Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : Should I use Nortini Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is to be consumed orally. The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken with the food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset your stomach. Please consult the doctor before using Nortini Tablet.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Nortini Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : Generally, the time period to use this medication is around 2 hours to 3 days to make an improvement in the condition. Though the range of duration may vary from person to person according to their body’s response. It is advised to follow your doctors prescription to get an effective improvement.

• Ques : Is there any food or drink I need to avoid?

  Ans : The diet should be normal, there is nothing as such to avoid. However, eating healthy, doing physical exercises and avoiding any kind of harmful practices like smoking or drinking can uplift your health.

• Ques : Will Nortini Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : There is no need to take this medication more than its recommended doses. Taking over-dosage of this medication may trigger side effects. If the severity of the condition is not reducing with the recommended dosage of this medication, then the doctor should be consulted for re-examining your condition.

• Norfloxacin- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 1 February 2020]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/norfloxacin

• Norfloxacin- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2005 [Cited 1 February 2020]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01059

• Tinidazole- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 1 February 2020]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/tinidazole

• Tinidazole- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2005 [Cited 1 February 2020]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00911