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Noroxin Medication Information
Noroxin® (norfloxacin) is commonly prescribed to treat certain types of bacterial infections. Specifically, this antibiotic is approved to treat:
This antibiotic is not appropriate for everyone; your healthcare provider needs complete information on your medical history and what medications you are taking before prescribing Noroxin.
Although many people do not have any problems while taking this drug, Noroxin can cause side effects, such as nausea, headaches, and dizziness. Fortunately, if negative reactions do occur, they tend to be mild and easily treated.
(Click Noroxin for more information on this medication. This article covers how this prescription antibiotic works, lists additional side effects, and offers some safety precautions to be aware of before beginning treatment.)
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD