warning!
norfloxacin
(Lexinor, Noroxin, Uritracin)
Norfloxacin is an antibiotic of the
quinolone family used to treat bladder
and kidney infections, and serious cases
of diarrhea.
Side effects: May cause light-
headedness and increase the effects
of caffeine. To limit these effects, take
either 1 hour before eating or 2 hours
after eating.
Often comes in: Tablets of 400 mg
How to use:
For bladder infections, take 400 mg
by mouth 2 times a day for 3 days
For kidney infections, take 400 mg by
mouth 2 times a day for 10 days
For diarrhea for people with AIDS,
take 400 mg by mouth 2 times a day for
4 to 7 days.
Other medicines that may work:
For bladder infections: amoxicillin,
cotrimoxazole, nitrofurantoin
For kidney infections: amoxicillin,
cefixime, ciprofloxacin, cotrimoxazole
For gonorrhea: cefixime, doxycyline
For diarrhea in people with AIDS:
metronidazole, cotrimoxazole
WARNING: Take with lots of
water. Do not take this drug
while using antacids or vitamins
that contain iron or zinc. If norfloxacin or
quinolone antibiotics give you an allergic
reaction, do not use it. Women who are
pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 16 years
old should not take norfloxacin.
norfloxacin, nystatin 349
nystatin
(Dermodex, Mycostatin, Nilstat,
Nystat)
Nystatin is an anti-fungus medicine used
to treat yeast infections in the mouth
(thrush), the vagina, or the skin.
Important: Nystatin works only
against candida yeast infections, while
miconazole works against other fungal
infections as well. Clotrimazole may be
less costly and easier to use.
Often comes in: Inserts of 100,000 U;
lozenges for the mouth of 200,000 U;
cream 100,000 U per gram; liquid in
100,000 U per ml
How to use:
For mouth or throat infections, 3 or
4 times a day, put 1 ml of liquid in mouth,
swish around both sides of mouth for 1
minute and swallow. Do this for 5 days.
For skin infections, keep area dry and
apply cream 3 times a day until rash is
gone.
For vaginal infections, put cream inside
the vagina twice daily for 10 to 14 days;
or put 100,000 U insert high inside the
vagina at bedtime for 14 nights.
Other medicines that may work:
miconazole, clotrimazole, vinegar, or
gentian violet
WARNING: If nystatin causes you
irritation, stop using it. Avoid having
sex while using nystatin so you do
not pass the infection to your partner.
A Health Handbook for Women with Disabilities 2007