Norfloxacin+Loperamide is used in the treatment of diarrhea and dysentery.
How Norfloxacin + Loperamide works
Norfloxacin + Loperamide is a combination of two medicines: Norfloxacin and Loperamide which treat diarrhoea. Norfloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. Loperamide is an opioid agonist which works by decreasing contraction of the intestines making the stools more solid and less frequent.
Take your medication timely to maintain steady levels in your body.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Discontinue Norfloxacin + Loperamide and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids and a healthy diet while taking the medicine
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking medication as it may cause increased side effects.
Frequently asked questions for Norfloxacin + Loperamide
No, do not stop taking Norfloxacin+Loperamide and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Take Norfloxacin+Loperamide as soon you as remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan