Norfloxacin (Apo) TM
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Active ingredients: norfloxacin
Pack: Norfloxacin (Apo) 400 mg tablet, 14, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APO-NORFLOXACIN norfloxacin 400 mg tablet bottleConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
The treatment of adults with complicated and uncomplicated urinary tract infections that are caused by susceptible strains of microorganisms. The treatment of adults with gastrointestional infections, in particular shigellosis and traveller's diarrhoea. Note: Specimens for culture and susceptibility testing should be obtained prior to and during treatment if clinical response warrants. Suppression in adults of chronic, recurrent urinary tract infections.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- WHITE, CONVEX, OVAL SCORED FILM-COATED TABLET WITH "N" &"F" INTERSPERSED WITH A BREAK LINE EMBOSSED ON ONE SIDE AND THE ARROW SYMBOL ON THE OTHER SIDE.
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 14 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient norfloxacin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
