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
Acute myocardial infarction, bradycardia, congenital long QTsyndrome, electrolyte disturbances, heart failure with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, history of symptomatic arrhythmias, history of tendon disorders related to quinolone treatment, liver impairment
Important Warnings
Risk of seizures
discontinue if occur
Seek spe-cialist ophthalmological advice if any effects on eyes
Risk of tendon inflammation/rupture
t limb pain or inflammation should be monitored
Pro-arrhythmic conditions including acute MI and QT prolongation discontinue immediately with signs of arrhythmia and perform ECG
Risk of pseudomembranous colitis
consider if patient has persistent diarrhoea, G6PD deficiency
Side Effects
Anginaarrhythmiasconstipationflatulencegastritishyperlipidaemiapalpitationsweatingvasodilatationdyspneaabdominal painheadachedizzinessGI disturbanceQT prolongation in patients with hypokalaemia
Drug Interactions
Drugs that prolong the QT interval including an-tiarrhythmics
neuroleptics
TCADs
antimicrobials
antihistamines
cisapride
corticosteroids
hypokalaemic agents
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Tab, Eye Soln Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 922.2
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 5 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 5Rs 922.2
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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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