The drug 'Norbaktin'. Instructions for use

The drug "Norbaktin" instruction characterizes as an antibacterial agent from the fluoroquitolone series, which possesses bactericidal action of a wide spectrum. The drug is active against most bacteria (Gram-negative and Gram-positive), including strains that are resistant to penicillins, sulfonamides, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, cephalosporins. The active component of the drug is norfloxacin.

After ingestion, the active substance from the digestive tract is absorbed rapidly. About a third of the drug is excreted in the urine within a day in unchanged form, a third - with feces. Absorption slows down with eating. In plasma, the maximum level is observed within one to two hours after oral (ingestion) 400 mg of medication.

The drug "Norbaktin". Instructions. Appointment

The drug is indicated for infections provoked by bacteria sensitive to the active ingredient (norfloxacin). They include, in particular: diseases (uncomplicated and complicated) of the lower and upper sections of the urinary system of chronic and acute course (pyelonephritis, pyelitis, cystitis, cystopyelitis), urinary tract pathologies due to urological procedures, surgical interventions, urolithiasis.

Norbaktin also recommends patients with severe neutropenia and weak immunity as prevention of infectious diseases provoked by gram-negative microbes.

Dosing regimen

The drug is prescribed for adults. Recommended reception on an empty stomach, washed down with water, or during meals, twice (in the evening and in the morning). Allowed to take once a day, but at one time every day.

The dosage of the drug depends on the severity of pathology and the sensitivity of pathogens. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the degree of sensitivity of microorganisms to norfloxacin. Treatment with this can begin before the results of bacteriological analysis.

The drug "Norbaktin" with cystitis (uncomplicated, acute) is prescribed in a dose of 400 mg for three days twice a day. With infections in the urinary tract, the dosage and frequency of admission is the same, the duration of application is from seven to twenty days.

For the prevention of diseases provoked by gram-negative bacteria, patients with weak immunity and neutropenia in severe form are prescribed 400 mg throughout the whole course of neutropenia two or three times a day.

When recurrent (repeated) infections in the urinary tract of chronic course, the drug "Norbaktin" instruction recommends taking 400 mg twice a day for eight to twelve weeks.

Despite the fact that some symptoms of the disease are eliminated within a day or two, therapy should not be interrupted.

Contraindications

The drug "Norbaktin" is not prescribed for hypersensitivity to its components, renal insufficiency of severe form, with tendinitis or ruptures of tendons due to the intake of quinolones, children up to the age of eighteen.

The medication is not recommended during the period of breastfeeding and during pregnancy.

Adverse Reactions

Reception of the drug "Norbaktin" can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, bitterness in the mouth. With prolonged use, the development of pseudomembranous colitis is likely . The drug "Norbaktin" in some cases can provoke disorders of the urinary system (polyuria, dysuria, nephritis and others), CNS (dizziness, depression, anxiety, euphoria and others). Observed in some patients and fainting.

About the drug "Norbaktin" reviews of specialists, mostly positive. However, doctors warn that the therapeutic effect is achieved only with strict adherence to the treatment regimen.

Before using the drug "Norbaktin" should carefully study the annotation, consult a doctor.