Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Norfloxacin
Drug Class
Quinolone Antibacterials
Chemical Class
Fluoroquinolone
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
Norfloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent, structurally related to nalidixic acid. Due to it's relatively poor oral bioavailab...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Fluoroquinolone
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Quinolone pharmacological group
It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Fluoroquinolone. It belongs to DNA Gyrase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Quinolone pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Norfloxacin is 319.33. It is strongly acidic drug and Its pKa is 6.2-6.4, 8.7- 8.9.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Ophthalmic
0.3 % — 6 hourly
2
Adult · PO
400 mg — 12 hourly
For 7 to 10 days
3
Child
Not indicated in peads
Safety Alerts
Prepubertal children and growing adolescents
Important Warnings
Avoid excessive alkalinity of urine and ensure adequate fluid intake (risk of crystalluria)
Risk factor for QTinterval prolongation
caution advised in conditions such as: Acute myocardial infarction, bradycardia, congenital long QT syndrome, electrolyte disturbances, heart failure with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, history of symptomatic arrhythmias, history of tendon disorder, epilepsy, history to CNS disorder, renal impairment, myasthenia gravis and elderly
Avoid prolonged exposure to UV
Discontinue treatment if psychiatric, neurological, or hypersensitivity reactions (including severe rash) occur
Side Effects
Diarrhoeadizzinessheadachenauseavomitingabdominal painanorexiaanxietyarthralgiaastheniablood disordersconfusiondepressiondisturbances in tastehearing
Drug Interactions
Nitrofurantoin
theophylline
cyclosporin
oral anticoagulants
sucralfate
iron
zinc
antacids
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Tab, Eye Soln Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 229.6
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 22.96 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 229.6
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Norfloxacin, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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