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norfloxacin
Used for Bacterial Infection

Norfloxacin is an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and prostate infections caused by certain bacteria. It's no longer available in the United States, because it was discontinued.

Reviewed by:
reviewerRobert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP
reviewerKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on June 28, 2022
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What is Norfloxacin?

What is Norfloxacin used for?

  • Urinary tract infection (UTI)
  • Gonorrhea
  • Prostate infection

Drug facts

Common BrandsNoroxin(brand no longer available)
Drug ClassFluoroquinolone antibiotic
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
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Common questions about Norfloxacin

Norfloxacin belongs to a group of anti-infectives called fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It kills bacteria by blocking certain proteins they need to reproduce (copy) and repair themselves.

No, norfloxacin has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States.

It's not exactly clear why norfloxacin has been discontinued, but it wasn't due to safety reasons.

Yes, there are other fluoroquinolone antibiotics that are commonly used today for the treatment of several types of infections. Some examples include ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and levofloxacin. Your provider can help guide you to the best treatment option for your infection.

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Norfloxacin dosage

Typical dosage for Norfloxacin

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Interactions between Norfloxacin and other drugs

Norfloxacin may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Norfloxacin. Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

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What are alternatives to Norfloxacin?

There are a number of medications that your doctor can prescribe in place of Norfloxacin. Compare a few possible alternatives below.
Norfloxacin
Used for:
  • Urinary tract infection (UTI)
  • Gonorrhea
  • Prostate infection
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