Norflox-TZ Tablet

Brand Name

Norflox-TZ Tablet

🔹 Composition

Each tablet contains:

• Norfloxacin 400 mg (Fluoroquinolone antibiotic)

• Tinidazole 600 mg (Antiprotozoal & Antibacterial)

🔹 Manufacturer

Cipla Ltd. (and other pharma companies)

🔹 Category

Antibacterial + Antiprotozoal combination

📌 Description

Norflox-TZ Tablet is a combination of Norfloxacin and Tinidazole. Norfloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria, while Tinidazole is an antiprotozoal/antibacterial agent that kills protozoa and anaerobic bacteria. Together, they are highly effective in treating gastrointestinal and genitourinary infections caused by mixed bacterial and protozoal organisms.

✅ Indications / Uses

Norflox-TZ is prescribed for the treatment of:

• Acute diarrhoea & dysentery (including traveler’s diarrhoea)

• Gastrointestinal infections caused by bacteria and protozoa

• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

• Gynecological infections (bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis)

• Other mixed bacterial-protozoal infections as advised by the physician

⚠️ Not effective against viral infections.

💊 Dosage & Administration

• Usual adult dose: One tablet twice daily (morning & evening), or as directed by the physician.

• Take with water, preferably after food to reduce stomach upset.

• Complete the full course, even if symptoms improve early.

⚠️ Side Effects

Common:

• Nausea, vomiting

• Stomach pain, bloating, diarrhoea

• Metallic taste in mouth

• Headache, dizziness

Serious (rare):

• Allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling, difficulty breathing)

• Tendonitis/tendon rupture (with norfloxacin)

• Nerve problems (tingling, numbness)

• Liver problems (jaundice, dark urine)

⚠️ Precautions & Warnings

• Contraindicated in patients allergic to norfloxacin, tinidazole, or other fluoroquinolones/nitroimidazoles.

• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for at least 72 hours after stopping (tinidazole causes severe reaction with alcohol).

• Use with caution in patients with liver, kidney, or nervous system disorders.

• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, unless prescribed.

• May interact with antacids, iron, zinc supplements, blood thinners, and theophylline.

📦 Storage

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place.

• Protect from sunlight and moisture.

• Keep out of reach of children.

🏷️ Key Highlights

• Dual-action therapy (antibiotic + antiprotozoal)

• Highly effective in diarrhoea, dysentery, UTIs, and gynecological infections

• Convenient twice-daily dosing