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Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension and Norfloxacin

Determining the interaction of Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension and Norfloxacin and the possibility of their joint administration.

Check result:
Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension <> Norfloxacin
Relevance: 06.11.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Consumer:

Ask your doctor before using nitrofurantoin together with norfloxacin. Using these medications together may decrease the effects of norfloxacin in the urinary tract. Contact your doctor if your infection worsens. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Professional:

GENERALLY AVOID: Nitrofurantoin may antagonize the antibacterial effect of norfloxacin in the urinary tract.

MANAGEMENT: The concomitant use of nitrofurantoin and norfloxacin is not recommended.

References
  • "Product Information. Noroxin (norfloxacin)." Merck & Co, Inc, West Point, PA.
Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension

Generic Name: nitrofurantoin

Brand name: Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin, Nitro Macro

Synonyms: Nitrofurantoin

Norfloxacin

Generic Name: norfloxacin

Brand name:

Synonyms: n.a.

In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.

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