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Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
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Noraday 400 NF Tablet

Prescription Required

Marketer

Mankind Pharma Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Norfloxacin (400mg) + Lactobacillus (120Million spores)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Noraday 400 NF Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections. It works by killing the microorganisms that cause infection. It also works by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset after antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.

Noraday 400 NF Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early, the bacteria may continue to grow and the infection may return or worsen.

The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, headache, dizziness, and stomach pain. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

Uses of Noraday NF Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Noraday NF Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Noraday 400 NF Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. It also helps treat as well as prevent diarrhea that may occur due to the use of this medicine or due to stomach/gut(intestine) infections.
Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side effects of Noraday NF Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Noraday NF

Nausea
Dizziness
Headache
Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
Abdominal cramp
Increased aspartate aminotransferase
Increased alanine aminotransferase
Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
Low blood platelets
Protein in urine
Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood

How to use Noraday NF Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Noraday 400 NF Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

How Noraday NF Tablet works

Noraday 400 NF Tablet is a combination of two medicines. Norfloxacin is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them. Lactobacillus is a probiotic. It works by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset after antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections. This is how it works to treat bacterial infections.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Noraday 400 NF Tablet

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Noraday 400 NF Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Noraday 400 NF Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Noraday 400 NF Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Noraday 400 NF Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Noraday 400 NF Tablet in patients with liver disease.

What if you forget to take Noraday NF Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Noraday 400 NF Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Noraday 400 NF Tablet

₹6.47/Tablet

NORflox 400 Tablet

Cipla Ltd

₹8.69/tablet

34% costlier

Quick tips

Noraday 400 NF Tablet must be taken on an empty stomach at the same time every day.
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.
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.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

What is Noraday 400 NF Tablet used for?

Noraday 400 NF Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections. It works by destroying the harmful bacteria that cause the infection. Additionally, it helps restore the natural balance of good bacteria in the intestine, which may be disturbed by antibiotic use or intestinal infections.

Can Noraday 400 NF Tablet help with stomach infections and diarrhea?

Yes, Noraday 400 NF Tablet is often used for gastrointestinal infections and helps manage and prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea by maintaining gut balance.

Why should I finish the full course of Noraday 400 NF Tablet even if I feel better?

Stopping Noraday 400 NF Tablet early can make the infection return or make it more difficult to treat. Completing the full prescribed course helps ensure all bacteria are eliminated.

Can I take Noraday 400 NF Tablet on an empty stomach?

Noraday 400 NF Tablet is generally taken on an empty stomach at the same time each day, as advised by your physician.

Can I take probiotics or yogurt with Noraday 400 NF Tablet?

You can continue eating yogurt or other probiotics as part of your diet to support healthy gut bacteria while on Noraday 400 NF Tablet treatment, but consult your doctor about extra supplementation.

What should I do if my infection does not improve after completing Noraday 400 NF Tablet course?

Contact your doctor if symptoms persist or worsen after completing your Noraday 400 NF Tablet course. Further tests or another medicine may be necessary.

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